First pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona (retractable roof; game expected indoors)
Probable starters: RHP Sandy Alcantara (Marlins, 13-10, 3.78 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 143 SO in 200.0 IP) vs. RHP Corbin Burnes (Diamondbacks, 0-0, 0.00 ERA in limited action, 2 SO in 3.0 IP)
TV: Marlins.TV / Diamondbacks.TV (and streaming options)
This is Game 1 of a three-game series. The Diamondbacks are still in the NL Wild Card picture (third in the NL West). The Marlins are third in the NL East and playing out the schedule.
Weather Forecast
Hot outside (high around 98–101°F, low in the low 80s) with a slight chance of showers/thunderstorms. South/southwest winds 5–10 mph. Chase Field’s retractable roof is expected to be closed, making outdoor weather largely irrelevant for the game itself.
Injury Reports
Marlins
Owen Caissie (OF): 10-day IL (lumbar stress reaction/back)
Max Meyer (SP): 15-day IL (neck)
Anthony Bender (RP): 15-day IL (shin)
Longer-term (mostly 60-day): Ronny Henriquez, Adam Mazur, William Kempner, Andrew Nardi, Robby Snelling, and others.
Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte (INF): 10-day IL (knee) in some reports (monitor status)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (OF) and Tommy Troy (OF): 10-day IL
Longer-term (mostly 60-day): Ryne Nelson, Tyler Locklear, Ryan Thompson, A.J. Puk, and others. Corbin Burnes is recently activated from IL (post-Tommy John recovery).
Both clubs have notable absences, particularly in the bullpen and secondary lineup spots.
Current Rosters / Projected Approaches
Marlins: Lineup features Otto Lopez (strong batting average), Heriberto Hernández (power), Xavier Edwards, Javier Sanoja, and others. Alcantara is a workhorse with a major-league-leading quality-start total and has reached 200 innings. Diamondbacks: Expect Corbin Carroll, Nolan Arenado (recent multi-RBI games), Gabriel Moreno, and supporting pieces. Burnes is making his second start of the season after a limited return outing (pitch count expected to rise above 70).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Alcantara vs. Diamondbacks hitters: Alcantara has a solid ERA and durability edge. Ketel Marte (if available) has had success against him historically; Carroll and Arenado present power threats.
Burnes vs. Marlins hitters: Limited sample post-injury, but Burnes’ track record of missing bats is strong. Lopez and Hernández will be key tests as he builds up pitch count.
Recent Team Forms
Marlins: 2-3 in last 5. Recent series win over the Dodgers (including a comeback victory). Offense productive at times; pitching mixed. Away record 29-43.
Diamondbacks: 2-3 in last 5. Mixed results, including a recent series against Texas. Still competitive in the Wild Card race. Home record 42-33.
Series History
Marlins lead the recent head-to-head (roughly 6-4 in available 2025–26 data). Earlier 2026 meetings in Miami favored the Marlins (including shutouts). Games often feature moderate scoring.
Betting Trends
Trends favor the home Diamondbacks due to overall record, home success, and Wild Card motivation. Alcantara’s consistency keeps the Marlins competitive as road underdogs.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 8
Arizona Diamondbacks – 128
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, September 13, 2026
