Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.tv, Bally Sports Florida, AT&T SportsNet Southwest
Team Overview
Houston Astros
- Road Record: 28–26
- Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
- Team Batting Average: .256 (2nd in MLB)
- Pitching Probable: TBD
Miami Marlins
- Home Record: 27–30
- Recent Form: 7–3 in last 10 games
- Pitching Probable: Cal Quantrill (4–8, 4.79 ERA, 77 K)
Key Matchups & Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | Astros | .279 AVG, 18 HR, 39 BB – veteran spark plug |
| Jeremy Peña | Astros | .324 AVG – team leader in batting average |
| Yainer Diaz | Astros | 15 HR, .255 AVG – heating up with 2 HR in last 10 games |
| Kyle Stowers | Marlins | .295 AVG, 25 HR, 71 RBI – top slugger in Miami’s lineup |
| Javier Sanoja | Marlins | 3 HR in last 2 games – unexpected power surge |
| Cal Quantrill | Marlins | Allowed just 1 run over last 16 innings – trending up |
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
- Season Series: Astros lead 1–0
- Last Meeting: Astros won 8–2 on August 4
- Astros Last 10 Games: 3–7, .238 AVG, 4.70 ERA, -16 run differential
- Marlins Last 10 Games: 7–3, .239 AVG, 3.68 ERA, +8 run differential
- Marlins Record When Out-Hitting Opponents: 44–9
Injury Report
Houston Astros
- Yordan Alvarez (hand), Isaac Paredes (hamstring), Lance McCullers (finger), Luis Garcia (elbow), Cristian Javier (elbow), J.P. France (shoulder) – IL
- Brendan Rodgers, Pedro Leon, Jake Meyers – also sidelined
Miami Marlins
- Max Meyer (hip), Ryan Weathers (lat), Andrew Nardi (back), Braxton Garrett (elbow) – IL
- Connor Norby (wrist), Jesus Tinoco (forearm) – short-term injuries
Game Odds
Houston Astros 8.5
Miami Marlins – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
