loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
First pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET
TV: SportsNet LA / Marlins.TV
Venue & Weather
loanDepot park (retractable-roof stadium with natural grass; capacity ~37,000). Roof status typically closed or adjusted for Florida weather. Forecast for the Miami area: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms (30-60% probability), highs near 88–90°F, high humidity, and light winds around 5–9 mph from the SE/ESE. The controlled environment minimizes weather impact on the game.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 3.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 70 K in 57.2 IP)
The 33-year-old right-hander has been excellent since returning from injury, posting elite strikeout rates (around 10.9 K/9) and outstanding control/WHIP. Recent starts include strong outings with high punchouts. Career numbers vs. Marlins are solid. Dodgers are strong when he starts.
Marlins: RHP Tyler Phillips (5-6, 3.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 93 K in 115.1 IP)
The 28-year-old right-hander has split time between starts and relief, showing mixed results with better home numbers at times but higher WHIP and home-run vulnerability in some outings. Recent starts have been competitive (e.g., quality efforts with limited damage).
Glasnow holds a clear edge in stuff, efficiency, and recent form.
Current Rosters & Key Players
Dodgers key contributors:
Mookie Betts (SS), Freddie Freeman (1B, day-to-day knee but probable), Max Muncy (3B), Kyle Tucker (RF – hot with grand slam Friday), Teoscar Hernández (LF), Tommy Edman (2B/CF), Will Smith (C), Josue De Paula (OF/DH – recent call-up), Miguel Rojas/Alex Freeland (INF). Offense remains potent despite absences (team .257 AVG, strong power). Shohei Ohtani is on the IL.
Marlins key contributors:
Otto Lopez (SS, .307 AVG, multi-hit threat including 4 hits Friday), Javier Sanoja (3B/INF – hot recently), Heriberto Hernández (OF, power), Jakob Marsee (CF), Kyle Stowers (1B), Agustín Ramírez (C), Griffin Conine/Owen Caissie (OF), Esteury Ruiz (OF). Contact-oriented attack with speed and some pop.
Lineups TBD; expect Betts/Freeman/Muncy/Tucker high for LAD and Lopez/Sanoja featuring for MIA.
Injury Reports
Dodgers:
Shohei Ohtani (DH/P) – 15-day IL (right biceps inflammation).
Freddie Freeman (1B) – Day-to-day (knee; rested Friday, probable).
Edwin Díaz (RP) – 15-day IL (neck).
Roki Sasaki (SP) – 15-day IL (finger).
Dalton Rushing (C) – 10-day IL (elbow); Andy Pages (OF) – 10-day IL (hand).
Longer-term 60-day: Several pitchers including Kris Bubic, Gavin Stone, Brusdar Graterol, Jake Cousins, etc.
Marlins:
Xavier Edwards (2B) – 10-day IL (thumb).
Max Meyer (SP) – 15-day IL (neck); Anthony Bender (RP) – 15-day IL (shin).
Longer-term 60-day: Andrew Nardi, Ronny Henriquez, Adam Mazur, Robby Snelling, William Kempner, and others.
Recent Team Forms & Series Context
Dodgers: 90-57 overall (43-29 away), 1st in NL West by a wide margin. Riding an 8-game winning streak (won Friday 6-2 behind Tucker’s grand slam and near-cycle). Last 10 roughly 8-2; elite pitching and timely offense despite key absences. Playoff positioning locked in; focused on momentum.
Marlins: 72-76 overall (43-33 home), 3rd in NL East. Dropped Friday 6-2 (Lopez had 4 hits); struggling lately (roughly 3-7 in last 10, lost 4 straight at one point). Pitching has been inconsistent.
Series: Dodgers lead the current three-game set 1-0. Season series tied 2-2 entering the weekend (fifth meeting this year). Dodgers look to sweep the series momentum while Marlins seek a bounce-back at home.
Key Player vs. Player / Matchup Notes
Glasnow (RHP) vs. Marlins: Lopez (hot contact hitter) and Sanoja present challenges with bat-to-ball skills; power from Hernández and others must contend with Glasnow’s velocity and secondary pitches. High K potential for Glasnow.
Phillips (RHP) vs. Dodgers: Tucker (riding a hot streak), Betts, Muncy, and Freeman (if in) offer tough matchups. Dodgers’ balanced lineup can exploit any mistakes.
Bullpens: Dodgers deeper overall despite injuries; late innings favor the visitors in a potential high-leverage scenario. loanDepot park can play neutrally to slightly pitcher-friendly depending on conditions.
Betting Trends
Dodgers dominate recent form and road success against lesser opponents. Glasnow’s efficiency supports a low-scoring lean. Marlins have shown home competitiveness but poor recent results and pitching ERA issues. Unders often play in Glasnow starts.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 182
Miami Marlins 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 11, 2026
