Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, Florida
Scheduled First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports West, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — MIAMI, FL
(loanDepot Park roof status: likely closed due to heat/humidity)
Temperature: 89°F outside at first pitch
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 9 mph from the southeast
Conditions: Hot, humid, typical South Florida summer evening
Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, conditions neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled environment
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Los Angeles Angels — RHP José Ureña
2026 Season: 3–10, 5.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP
Strengths: Heavy sinker, induces ground balls, veteran presence
Concerns: Struggles vs left‑handed hitters; inconsistent command
Notes: Ureña has allowed 4+ runs in four of his last six starts.
Miami Marlins — RHP Sandy Alcantara
2026 Season: 7–6, 3.48 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
Strengths: Power sinker, elite stamina, strong home splits
Concerns: Occasional early‑inning command issues
Notes: Alcantara has a 2.77 ERA at loanDepot Park this season and has pitched 7+ innings in three straight starts.
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Angels
Reid Detmers — 15‑day IL (shoulder)
Patrick Sandoval — Out (elbow)
Zach Neto — Day‑to‑day (ankle)
José Quijada — 60‑day IL (Tommy John recovery)
Miami Marlins
Eury Pérez — 15‑day IL (back)
Trevor Rogers — Out (lat strain)
Avisaíl García — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
JT Chargois — 60‑day IL (elbow)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Los Angeles Angels — Last 10 Games
Record: 3–7
Offense: 3.7 runs per game
Pitching: 5.21 ERA
Trend: Trout producing, but lineup inconsistent; bullpen struggling late
Miami Marlins — Last 10 Games
Record: 6–4
Offense: 4.6 runs per game
Pitching: 3.89 ERA
Trend: Alcantara stabilizing rotation; Chisholm and Burger driving offense
SERIES HISTORY
2023–2026: Marlins lead 8–5
At loanDepot Park: Marlins lead 5–2
Last Meeting (2025): Marlins won series 2–1
Key Trend: Miami’s pitching has consistently limited Angels’ power bats in this ballpark
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. José Ureña vs Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Chisholm’s explosive bat vs Ureña’s sinker. If Ureña elevates pitches, Chisholm can do major damage.
2. Sandy Alcantara vs Mike Trout
Trout’s elite plate discipline vs Alcantara’s power sinker. Trout has historically hit Alcantara well (.308 career average).
3. Jake Burger vs Angels Bullpen
Burger’s late‑inning power is a major threat, especially with Angels’ bullpen instability.
4. Nolan Schanuel vs Josh Bell
Two disciplined first basemen; Schanuel’s on‑base skills vs Bell’s power potential.
TACTICAL OUTLOOK
Los Angeles Angels
Strengths: Trout’s production, athletic outfield, occasional power surges
Concerns: Rotation instability, bullpen volatility, inconsistent run creation
Keys to Win:
Ureña must limit early damage
Trout/Adell must produce extra‑base hits
Avoid giving Miami extra baserunners via walks
Miami Marlins
Strengths: Alcantara’s dominance, strong home performance, athletic lineup
Concerns: Middle‑relief depth
Keys to Win:
Alcantara must work deep into the game
Chisholm/Burger must drive early run production
Attack Angels’ bullpen aggressively
BETTING TRENDS
Marlins are 8–3 in their last 11 home games
Angels are 3–9 in their last 12 road games
Alcantara’s home ERA: 2.77
Ureña’s road ERA: 5.61
Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Angels games
Marlins are 7–2 in Alcantara’s last nine starts
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 7.5
Miami Marlins – 152
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026
