MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (22-28) vs. Miami Marlins (22-29)

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First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot Park — Miami, FL

Broadcast: SNY / Bally Sports Florida / MLB.TV

VENUE PROFILE — LOANDEPOT PARK

Location: Miami, Florida

Roof: Retractable (likely closed due to humidity)

Dimensions:

  • Left Field: 344 ft
  • Left‑Center: 384 ft
  • Center: 407 ft
  • Right‑Center: 392 ft
  • Right Field: 335 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

  • Plays pitcher‑friendly with roof closed
  • Deep alleys suppress HRs
  • Fast outfield turf boosts singles and doubles
  • Right‑handed power is muted

WEATHER FORECAST (MIAMI)

(Roof expected to be closed)

  • Temperature: 82–85°F
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Wind: 12–15 mph (irrelevant with roof closed)
  • Rain: 40% chance

Impact:

With the roof closed, expect a neutral-to-pitcher-friendly environment with limited home run carry.

TEAM RECORDS & FORM

New York Mets (22–28)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Road record: 9–15
  • Offense: inconsistent, bottom‑third in runs
  • Pitching: rotation struggling outside of Senga

Miami Marlins (22–29)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Home record: 12–14
  • Offense: improving after slow start
  • Pitching: bullpen remains volatile

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

NYM — RHP Christian Myers

2026 Stats:

  • 2–4, 4.67 ERA
  • WHIP: 1.39
  • K/BB: 41/17
  • HR allowed: 7 in 44 IP

Scouting Notes:

  • Power fastball/slider combo
  • Command issues early in counts
  • Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters
  • Struggles third time through the order

Matchup Outlook:

Miami’s lefties (Chisholm, Sánchez, Arraez) match up well.

MIA — RHP Eu Perez

2026 Stats:

  • 3–3, 3.88 ERA
  • WHIP: 1.28
  • K/BB: 36/11
  • HR allowed: 4 in 43 IP

Scouting Notes:

  • Heavy sinker, induces ground balls
  • Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
  • Can be hit by patient lineups, but Mets are not patient
  • Keeps ball in park — ideal for loanDepot

Matchup Outlook:

Perez’s profile is a strong fit vs. a Mets lineup lacking consistent RH power.

INJURY REPORT

New York Mets

  • Francisco Alvarez — OUT (thumb surgery)
  • Starling Marte — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
  • Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
  • Jeff McNeil — Probable (back tightness)

Miami Marlins

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (ankle)
  • Jake Burger — OUT (oblique)
  • Edward Cabrera — OUT (biceps)
  • A.J. Puk — Day‑to‑day (forearm)

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

A. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Christian Myers (NYM)

  • Chisholm crushes high fastballs
  • Myers struggles vs. lefties Advantage: Miami

B. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Eu Perez (MIA)

  • Alonso’s power is muted in Miami
  • Perez’s sinker induces grounders Advantage: Miami

C. Luis Arraez (MIA) vs. Mets Pitching

  • Contact machine
  • Mets struggle vs. high‑contact hitters Advantage: Miami

D. Brandon Nimmo (NYM) vs. Miami Bullpen

  • Nimmo’s OBP skills can exploit Miami’s shaky middle relief Advantage: Mets (late innings)

SERIES HISTORY

  • Mets lead all‑time series: ~260–240
  • At Miami since 2020: Mets 28–22
  • 2025 season series: Mets won 8–5
  • Mets have won 4 straight series vs. Miami

However, Miami has played better at home in 2026 than expected.

RECENT TEAM FORM

Mets

  • Offense averaging 3.9 runs/game last 10
  • Bullpen ERA last 7 days: 4.92
  • Defense: 5 errors in last 6 games
  • Alonso slumping (3-for-24 last 7 games)

Marlins

  • Offense averaging 4.6 runs/game last 10
  • Bullpen ERA last 7 days: 4.21
  • Chisholm heating up (3 HR in last 8 games)
  • Arraez hitting .345 in May

BETTING TRENDS

New York Mets

  • 2–6 in last 8 road games
  • 1–5 in last 6 vs. RHP
  • Under is 7–3 in last 10

Miami Marlins

  • 4–1 in last 5 home games
  • 5–2 in last 7 vs. sub‑.500 teams
  • Over is 4–1 in last 5 at home

Matchup Trends

  • Mets struggle in pitcher‑friendly parks
  • Miami hits better vs. power pitchers
  • Mets bullpen trending downward

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 119

Miami Marlins                  8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 21, 2026

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