The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs are set to face off in the first game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Miami Marlins (15-24, 5th in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 6-13
- Batting Average: .246 (15th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers – Leads the team with seven home runs and 26 RBIs.
- Xavier Edwards – Batting .259, with three doubles and 19 walks.
- Dane Myers – Batting .337, providing consistent offensive production.
Chicago Cubs (23-18, 1st in NL Central)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 12-7
- Batting Average: .252 (10th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Kyle Tucker – Leads the Cubs with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong – Batting .211 over his last five games, with a home run and two RBIs.
- Ian Happ – Nine doubles, three home runs, batting .269.
Pitching Matchup
- Marlins: Cal Quantrill (RHP, 2-3, 7.11 ERA) – Has struggled this season, allowing a 1.67 WHIP over 31.2 innings.
- Cubs: Colin Rea (RHP, 2-0, 2.43 ERA) – Has been solid, averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Marlins’ Strategy: Miami needs Quantrill to limit damage early while their offense capitalizes on Rea’s weaknesses.
- Cubs’ Strategy: Chicago has been dominant at home, and their power-hitting lineup matches up well against right-handed pitching.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 8.5
Chicago Cubs – 258
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
