Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida.
First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/Streaming: Marlins.TV and SNY; streaming options include Fubo.
Starting Pitchers
Mets: LHP Sean Manaea (4-7, 4.70 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 122 K in 128.1 IP). Manaea has been inconsistent in 2026 with elevated home-run rates. Career vs. Marlins is modest (around 2-3, mid-4s ERA in limited prior starts). He provides a lefty look but has struggled with command and hard contact at times.
Marlins: RHP Sandy Alcantara (13-9, 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 142 K in 195.2 IP). Alcantara has been a workhorse and more reliable overall. Stronger season numbers, better WHIP, and solid strikeout ability. He has a favorable career history vs. the Mets in prior seasons and remains Miami’s ace despite recent team struggles in his starts.
Alcantara holds a clear edge on volume, ERA, and consistency. Manaea’s left-handed delivery could create some matchup advantages against Miami’s right-heavy lineup, but the overall pitching differential favors the home side.
Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with hot and humid conditions typical for Miami in September. Highs around 88–90°F, with game-time temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s and heat index values potentially reaching the low 100s. Light winds (SE around 5–9 mph). Chance of showers/thunderstorms (around 40% overall, higher in the afternoon/evening) — typical South Florida pattern, so monitor for possible brief delays but games often proceed.
Injury Reports
Mets:
Devin Williams (RP): 15-day IL (shoulder).
Cionel Pérez (RP): 15-day IL (forearm).
Jorge Polanco (DH/INF): 60-day IL (ankle).
Tylor Megill (SP): 60-day IL (elbow).
Reed Garrett (RP): 60-day IL (elbow).
Marlins:
Xavier Edwards (2B/INF): 10-day IL (thumb).
Pete Fairbanks (RP): 15-day IL (nerve; potential near-term return).
Anthony Bender (RP): 15-day IL (shin).
Max Meyer (SP): 15-day IL (neck).
Longer-term: Andrew Nardi, Ronny Henriquez, William Kempner, Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur (mostly elbow/ribs issues on 60-day IL).
Both bullpens are thinned. Edwards’ absence hurts Miami’s infield/speed; Mets miss depth in relief and some offensive versatility.
Current Rosters / Key Players
Mets key contributors: Juan Soto (power/OBP, ~23 HR), Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette (recent production including multi-hit games and RBI), Carson Benge, Marcus Semien, A.J. Ewing (hot recently with multi-hit/RBI games), Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty. Contact and power mix, with recent offensive surges.
Marlins key contributors: Otto López (~.301 AVG, multi-hit ability, RBI producer), Kyle Stowers (recent power), Heriberto Hernández, Griffin Conine, Jakob Marsee, Javier Sanoja, Owen Caissie, Graham Pauley. Strong OBP as a team; López anchors the middle of the order.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Manaea (LHP) vs. Marlins hitters: Left-handed look could challenge right-handed bats like López and Hernández. Stowers’ recent form is a threat if Manaea elevates.
Alcantara vs. Mets hitters: Soto and Lindor present the biggest challenges with power and plate discipline. Bichette and Ewing have shown recent contact success. Alcantara’s ability to miss bats and limit damage will be tested by New York’s improving offense.
Monday’s series opener featured strong Mets hitting (16 hits in a 9-4 win), including multi-hit games from several players, so expect continued focus on middle-order production.
Recent Team Forms
Mets: 6-4 last 10; 4-1 in last 5. Improved road play recently and strong offensive output in the series opener (9-4 win). Still last in the NL East but showing late-season life.
Marlins: 4-6 last 10; 1-4 in last 5. Solid home record (43-30) but recent skid. Better overall record and OBP edge; still in the wild-card conversation (3rd NL East).
Series History
This is Game 2 of the current series (Mets lead 1-0 after Monday’s 9-4 win). Overall 2026 season series: Marlins lead 6-5 entering the day (12th meeting). Division rivals with competitive, often high-scoring recent history.
Betting Trends
Marlins strong at home; Mets have shown recent road and offensive momentum. Alcantara’s presence boosts the home favorite. Recent meetings have mixed scoring, with Monday going Over. Public often leans home teams in NL East matchups.
Game Odds
New York Mets 8
Miami Marlins – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 7, 2026
