After a tough series up in Queens, NY, the Marlins took the Amtrak to the city of brotherly love to face the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set. Game one featured Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and Phillies spot starter Matt Strahm. This series is just as important to Philly as it is to Miami—the defending National League champions have gotten off to a slow start this season.
In the bottom of the third inning, Phillies outfielder Jake Cave hit his first homer of the season to right field at 103.9 MPH and 413 feet. The Phillies took a 1-0 lead.