By Frank Klose, Sports Talk Philly Editor 
MIAMI — The Phillies have not won a series in nine straight series. The Marlins have not won a series in 11 straight series. One of the two teams will snap their streak as the two clubs meet up in Miami.
The series in Miami marks the return of Phillies outfielder Howie Kendrick. Kendrick rejoins the Phillies in time to provide some relief in the lineup as two players are struggling mightily. In tonight's opener, Kendrick displaces center fielder Odubel Herrera, as Aaron Altherr shifts to center. During Kendrick's rehab stint, Kendrick also made two appearances at third base, essentially putting Maikel Franco on watch.
Starting Pitching Matchup:
| Philadelphia Phillies (W-L) | Miami Marlins (W-L) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHP | Jeremy Hellickson | RHP | Edinson Volquez | ||
| (5-2, 2.48 ERA) | (0-7, 4.92 ERA) | ||||
Starting Lineups:
| Phillies (17-31) | Miami Marlins (18-30) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Player | Bats | Position | Player | Bats | ||
| 1 | 2B | Cesar Hernandez | S | 1 | 2B | Dee Gordon | R |
| 2 | LF | Howie Kendrick | R | 2 | RF | Giancarlo Stanton | R |
| 3 | CF | Aaron Altherr | R | 3 | CF | Christian Yellich | L |
| 4 | 1B | Tommy Joseph | R | 4 | RF | Marcel Ozuna | R |
| 5 | RF | Michael Saunders | L | 5 | 1B | Justin Bour | L |
| 6 | C | Cameron Rupp | R | 6 | C | J.T. Realmuto | R |
| 7 | 3B | Maikel Franco | R | 7 | 3B | Derek Dietrich | L |
| 8 | SS | Freddy Galvis | S | 8 | SS | J.T. Riddle | L |
| 9 | P | Jeremy Hellickson | R | 9 | P | Edinson Volquez | R |
Broadcast Information:
- First pitch: 7:10 p.m.
- TV: CSN
- Radio: SportsRadio 94 WIP
Game Notes:
- Howie Kendrick returns to the lineup batting second and playing left field.
- Tonight is the seven-year anniversary of Roy Halladay's perfect game in Miami.
- Edinson Volquez pitched a quality start last start in Oakland, but remains winless on the season.
