The MIami Marlins are losers of three of their past four games after getting shut out by the Philalphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game set last night. They're still rocking a solid 25-22 record home at Marlins Park for the season and I think they'll tie the series with a win tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Phillies hand the ball to Jerad Eickhoff (6-11, 3.98 ERA). The 26 year old surrendered six runs (five earned) on nine hits in five innings of a 9-3 home loss against Miami his last start. He's 2-6 with a 5.51 ERA in nine road starts this season so he's likely find it tough to bounce back with a solid outing tonight. The Marlins counter with Tom Koehler (7-8, 4.42 ERA) who held the Phillies to three runs (one earned) on two hits when he went toe-to-toe with Eickhoff last week.

2. Situational - The Phillies have lost each of their last six games following a win while the Marlins are 7-1 in their last eight games following a loss.

3. X-Factor - The Marlins have gone 19 consecutive innings without scoring a run. Considering the power they have in the lineup an offensive surge must be imminent.

Selection: This is a play on the Miami Marlins (8*)