MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (36-45) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (41-41)

First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET, with coverage on Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Arizona, and MLB.tv.

This is the series finale of a three-game set. The Marlins have won the first two games, including a dramatic 8–7 extra-inning win on Saturday, and are riding a six-game winning streak.

Team Form & Trends

Miami Marlins (36–45, 5th in NL East)

• Recent Form: 6-game win streak; 8–2 in last 10 games
• Road Record: 19–21
• Offensive Leaders:
  • Kyle Stowers: 13 HR, 28 XBH – ranks 40th in MLB in home runs
  • Otto Lopez: .261 AVG, 8 HR, 11-game hit streak; batting .400 in last 10 games
  • Agustin Ramirez: .254 AVG, 12 HR, 15 doubles – 9 RBI in last 10 games
• Team Stats:

• Averaging 4.24 runs/game
• 30–8 when out-hitting opponents
• 8–2 ATS in last 10 games

Arizona Diamondbacks (41–41, 3rd in NL West)

• Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
• Home Record: 20–20
• Offensive Leaders:
  • Eugenio Suárez: 25 HR, 67 RBI – team leader in both categories
  • Ketel Marte: .307 AVG, 16 HR – top-25 in MLB in batting average
  • Geraldo Perdomo: .265 AVG, 17 doubles, 9 HR – 5-game hit streak
• Team Stats:

• 5.20 runs/game – 3rd in MLB
• .448 SLG – 2nd in NL
• 6–4 ATS in last 10 games

Probable Starting Pitchers

Miami Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (RHP)

• Record: 4–8 ERA: 6.69 WHIP: 1.46
• Last Start: 5.0 IP, 3 ER vs Braves
• Scouting Report: Former Cy Young winner struggling in 2025; still capable of deep outings when command is sharp

Arizona Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (RHP)

• Record: 8–5 ERA: 5.49 WHIP: 1.39
• Last Start: 6.0 IP, 2 ER vs White Sox
• Scouting Report: High-strikeout arm with home run issues; 80.1 IP in 16 starts

Key Matchups to Watch

• Otto Lopez vs Pfaadt: Lopez is hitting .400 over his last 10 games and has reached base in 11 straight
• Suárez vs Alcantara: Suárez has 6 HR in his last 10 games and could feast on Alcantara’s recent struggles
• Bullpen Battle: Marlins’ pen has been clutch during their win streak; D-backs’ relievers have blown leads in back-to-back games

Head-to-Head & Betting Insights

• Season Series: Diamondbacks lead 3–2
• Marlins are 7–3 in last 10 games as underdogs
• Diamondbacks are 4–3 in last 7 games as favorites
• Over is 6–4 in D-backs’ last 10 games; Under is 6–4 in Marlins’ last 10