MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (26-32) vs. New York Mets (24-33)

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Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET / 1:10 PM PT

Broadcast: SNY / Bally Sports Florida / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

  • MIA: RHP Trevor Phillips (3–5, 4.39 ERA)
  • NYM: RHP Christian Scott (2–6, 4.12 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Citi Field — Queens, NY

  • Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, suppresses HRs to center and right
  • Dimensions: 335 LF / 408 CF / 330 RF
  • Ballpark Impact: Favors pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Weather Forecast

  • Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 10–14 mph blowing in from left field
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Rain: <10% chance
  • Impact: Boost to pitchers, especially right‑handers; reduces HR carry

INJURY REPORT

Miami Marlins

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (hamstring tightness)
  • Jake Burger — OUT (wrist)
  • Jesús Luzardo — OUT (forearm)
  • Bryan De La Cruz — Available
  • A.J. Puk — Available

New York Mets

  • Francisco Lindor — Probable (ankle)
  • Pete Alonso — OUT (hand fracture)
  • Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
  • Starling Marte — Available
  • Edwin Díaz — Available

Both teams are missing major power bats (Burger, Alonso), which further pushes this matchup toward a lower‑scoring profile.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

MIAMI MARLINS (26–32)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Road Record: 12–17

Most Recent: Lost 4–3 to Mets (May 29)

Team Strengths

  • Strong contact hitting
  • Improved bullpen in late May
  • Good team speed
  • Phillips trending upward

Team Weaknesses

  • Missing middle‑order power
  • Inconsistent run production
  • Rotation depth thin without Luzardo
  • Poor performance vs. right‑handed sliders

NEW YORK METS (24–33)

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Home Record: 13–16

Most Recent: Won 4–3 vs. Miami

Team Strengths

  • Strong top‑of‑order OBP
  • Scott generating more swing‑and‑miss lately
  • Bullpen stabilizing (Díaz, Ottavino)
  • Good defensive infield

Team Weaknesses

  • Missing Alonso’s power
  • Bottom‑third in MLB in HRs
  • Inconsistent middle relief
  • Struggles vs. high‑velocity fastballs

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

MIA — RHP TREVOR PHILLIPS

2026 Stats: 3–5, 4.39 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.0 IP, 7 ER, 18 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

  • Four‑seam (46%)
  • Slider (32%)
  • Changeup (12%)
  • Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

  • Mets struggle vs. high‑spin sliders
  • Citi Field suppresses HRs, helping Phillips’ fly‑ball tendencies
  • Vulnerable to left‑handed contact hitters (McNeil, Nimmo)

Edge: Slight to Phillips

NYM — RHP CHRISTIAN SCOTT

2026 Stats: 2–6, 4.12 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.1 IP, 8 ER, 20 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

  • Four‑seam (44%)
  • Slider (34%)
  • Changeup (14%)
  • Curveball (8%)

Matchup Notes

  • Marlins struggle vs. right‑handed sliders
  • Scott’s command improving
  • Miami’s lineup missing power threats

Edge: Scott

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Christian Scott

  • Jazz vs. sliders: .238 AVG / .411 SLG
  • Scott’s slider is his best pitch Advantage: Scott

Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Trevor Phillips

  • Lindor heating up (.302 last 12 games)
  • Phillips’ fastball can be hittable when elevated Advantage: Lindor

Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) vs. Scott

  • De La Cruz vs. four‑seamers: .289 AVG / .512 SLG
  • Wind blowing in reduces HR potential Advantage: Even

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

  • Mets lead 17–14
  • At Citi Field: Mets lead 10–6
  • Average combined runs: 8.4 per game

2026 Season Series

  • Mets lead 1–0 (4–3 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Miami Marlins

  • 4–2 in last 6 road games
  • Under is 6–3 in last 9
  • 3–7 in last 10 vs. NL East

New York Mets

  • 3–6 in last 9 home games
  • Under is 5–2 in last 7
  • 4–1 in last 5 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

  • Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings
  • Mets are 6–3 in last 9 at Citi Field

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  7

New York Mets                 – 128

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

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