The Marlins will ask pitcher Caleb Smith to once again come in a stop the bleeding of a five-game losing streak tonight when the ballclub faces the Philadelphia Phillies from Marlins Park. Miami lost the opener to the Phillies 9-1 last night.
In the 11 innings that Smith has been on the mound this year, he has given up three walks and struck out 15 batters. The Marlins have found a gem in Smith, who like other starting pitchers this season, has pitched well and times so far in 2019 but have been let down by the lack of run support from the starting lineup.