MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (13-15) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (19-9)

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First Pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, CA

Weather Outlook — Dodger Stadium

Conditions: Clear Southern California evening

Temperature: Mid‑60s at first pitch

Wind: Light breeze toward left field

Impact: Slightly favorable for right‑handed power hitters

Injury Report

(No injuries were listed in the sourced previews; standard MLB injury reports would finalize closer to game time.)

Probable Pitching Matchup

Miami — RHP Chris Paddack

Record: 0–4

ERA: 6.38

Innings: 24

Profile: Struggling early; high contact allowed; vulnerable to power

Los Angeles — RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Record: 2–2

ERA: 2.48

Innings: 32.2

Profile: One of MLB’s most effective starters; tied for league lead in quality starts

Pitching Edge: Strongly Dodgers.

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (13–15)

Lost 3 of last 5, including two straight

Offense:

.261 AVG, 123 runs, .338 OBP, .393 SLG

19 HR, 46 doubles

Pitching:

3.99 ERA, 237 strikeouts, 1.26 WHIP

Bullpen: 8 saves, 66.7% conversion

Los Angeles Dodgers (19–9)

Won 3 of last 4, including two straight

Offense:

.280 AVG, 153 runs, 44 HR, .473 SLG

Pitching:

3.40 ERA, strong rotation depth

Key Player Matchups

Xavier Edwards (MIA) vs. Yamamoto

Edwards leads Miami with a .343 AVG

Contact‑first profile meets elite command

Liam Hicks (MIA) vs. Dodgers’ Power Arms

Team‑high 5 HR, 24 RBI

Faces a staff allowing few long balls

Andy Pages (LAD) vs. Paddack

Pages hitting .337 with 25 RBI

Paddack’s elevated ERA and HR susceptibility create mismatch

Max Muncy (LAD) vs. Marlins Bullpen

9 HR, .300 AVG

Miami relievers allow 30% of inherited runners to score

📚 Series & Historical Notes

This is Game 1 of the series.

Dodgers enter atop the NL West; Marlins sit second in the NL East standings.

Betting Trends

Miami Trends

3–9 on the road

Pitching has allowed 17 runs in last 3 losses

Los Angeles Trends

11–4 at home

Won 3 of last 4, scoring 6+ in multiple games

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 314

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 26, 2026