MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (12-13) vs. San Francisco Giants (11-14)

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Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, CA

Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

First Pitch is scheduled for 10:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM PT

Coverage: ESPN Unlimited / MLB.TV

Weather Outlook — San Francisco, CA

Temperature: ~63°F at game time

Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy

Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly due to dense coastal air

Injury Report

Miami Marlins

Griffin Conine — 10‑Day IL (hamstring)

Christopher Morel — 10‑Day IL (oblique)

Esteury Ruiz — 10‑Day IL (oblique)

Adam Mazur — 60‑Day IL (elbow surgery)

Ronny Henriquez — 60‑Day IL (UCL surgery)

San Francisco Giants

Daniel Susac — 10‑Day IL (elbow)

Harrison Bader — 10‑Day IL (hamstring)

Jared Oliva — 10‑Day IL (wrist)

Sam Hentges — 15‑Day IL (shoulder surgery)

Joel Peguero — 15‑Day IL (hamstring)

José Buttó — 60‑Day IL (arm fatigue)

Rowan Wick — 60‑Day IL (Tommy John recovery)

Randy Rodríguez — 60‑Day IL (elbow sprain)

Jason Foley — 60‑Day IL (shoulder surgery)

Injury Edge: Miami — Giants are missing more bullpen and outfield depth.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Miami — Sandy Alcantara (RHP)

Record: 2–2

ERA: 3.06

WHIP: 1.05

K/BB: 23 / 12

HR Allowed: 4

San Francisco — Adrian Houser (RHP)

Record: 0–2

ERA: 5.40

WHIP: 1.57

K/BB: 11 / 7

HR Allowed: 2

Pitching Edge: Marlins — Alcantara has been significantly sharper and more durable.

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (12–13)

Last 5: W, L, W, W, L

Offense: .257 AVG, 112 R, 213 H, 17 HR, .335 OBP, .386 SLG

Pitching: 3.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP

San Francisco Giants (11–14)

Last 5: L, W, W, L, W

Offense: .252 AVG, 204 H, 14 HR, .293 OBP, .362 SLG

Pitching: 3.85 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Form Edge: Slightly Miami — better recent offensive output.

Key Player Matchups

Miami

Xavier Edwards: .330 AVG, .411 OBP

Liam Hicks: 4 HR, 21 RBI, .321 AVG

San Francisco

Willy Adames: 3 HR, .228 AVG

Heliot Ramos: 13 RBI, .264 AVG

Matchup Note: Miami’s contact‑heavy lineup matches up well against Houser’s elevated WHIP.

Series & Trend Notes

Giants are 5–8 at home; Marlins 2–7 on the road.

Matchup Predictor: SF 53.1%, MIA 46.9%.

🧠 Suggested Wagering Model

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  – 115

San Francisco Giants      7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026