MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (36-45) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (41-41)

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First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET, with coverage on Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Arizona, and MLB.tv.

MatchupMiami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Date & TimeSunday, June 29 – 4:10 p.m. ET
VenueChase Field, Phoenix, AZ
BroadcastBally Sports FL, Bally Sports AZ, MLB.tv

This is the series finale of a three-game set. The Marlins have won the first two games, including a dramatic 8–7 extra-inning win on Saturday, and are riding a six-game winning streak.

Team Form & Trends

Miami Marlins (36–45, 5th in NL East)

  • Recent Form: 6-game win streak; 8–2 in last 10 games
  • Road Record: 19–21
  • Offensive Leaders:
    • Kyle Stowers: 13 HR, 28 XBH – ranks 40th in MLB in home runs
    • Otto Lopez: .261 AVG, 8 HR, 11-game hit streak; batting .400 in last 10 games
    • Agustin Ramirez: .254 AVG, 12 HR, 15 doubles – 9 RBI in last 10 games
  • Team Stats:
  • Averaging 4.24 runs/game
  • 30–8 when out-hitting opponents
  • 8–2 ATS in last 10 games

Arizona Diamondbacks (41–41, 3rd in NL West)

  • Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
  • Home Record: 20–20
  • Offensive Leaders:
    • Eugenio Suárez: 25 HR, 67 RBI – team leader in both categories
    • Ketel Marte: .307 AVG, 16 HR – top-25 in MLB in batting average
    • Geraldo Perdomo: .265 AVG, 17 doubles, 9 HR – 5-game hit streak
  • Team Stats:
  • 5.20 runs/game – 3rd in MLB
  • .448 SLG – 2nd in NL
  • 6–4 ATS in last 10 games

Probable Starting Pitchers

Miami Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (RHP)

  • Record: 4–8 ERA: 6.69 WHIP: 1.46
  • Last Start: 5.0 IP, 3 ER vs Braves
  • Scouting Report: Former Cy Young winner struggling in 2025; still capable of deep outings when command is sharp

Arizona Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (RHP)

  • Record: 8–5 ERA: 5.49 WHIP: 1.39
  • Last Start: 6.0 IP, 2 ER vs White Sox
  • Scouting Report: High-strikeout arm with home run issues; 80.1 IP in 16 starts

Key Matchups to Watch

  • Otto Lopez vs Pfaadt: Lopez is hitting .400 over his last 10 games and has reached base in 11 straight
  • Suárez vs Alcantara: Suárez has 6 HR in his last 10 games and could feast on Alcantara’s recent struggles
  • Bullpen Battle: Marlins’ pen has been clutch during their win streak; D-backs’ relievers have blown leads in back-to-back games

Head-to-Head & Betting Insights

  • Season Series: Diamondbacks lead 3–2
  • Marlins are 7–3 in last 10 games as underdogs
  • Diamondbacks are 4–3 in last 7 games as favorites
  • Over is 6–4 in D-backs’ last 10 games; Under is 6–4 in Marlins’ last 10

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  9

Arizona diamondbacks  – 192

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025

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