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MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (31-25) vs. Miami Marlins (22-32)

Game Overview

The Giants enter this matchup with the second-ranked team ERA in the National League (3.26), while the Marlins have struggled, ranking 27th in MLB with a 5.30 ERA. Miami is 5-5 in its last 10 games, showing signs of improvement, while San Francisco has gone 4-6 in its last 10 outings.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
GiantsKyle Harrison (LHP)0-13.861.2010.6 K/9
MarlinsCal Quantrill (RHP)3-44.581.3542

Harrison makes his second start of the season, having allowed two earned runs over four innings in his debut. Quantrill has been inconsistent, posting a 4.58 ERA, but has shown flashes of dominance.

Team Comparisons

CategoryGiantsMarlins
Record31-2522-32
Runs Per Game4.34.1
Batting Average.231.251
Home Runs5551
ERA3.265.30
Bullpen ERA3.444.89

San Francisco has one of the best pitching staffs in MLB, ranking fifth in ERA (3.26), while Miami has struggled defensively.

Key Players to Watch

San Francisco Giants

  • Jung Hoo Lee (OF) – 14 doubles, six home runs, 31 RBI, hitting .276.
  • Wilmer Flores (INF) – 10 HR, 45 RBI, providing middle-of-the-order power.
  • Heliot Ramos (OF) – 12-for-42 with three home runs in his last 10 games.

Miami Marlins

  • Kyle Stowers (OF) – 10 HR, 32 RBI, leading Miami’s offense.
  • Jesus Sánchez (OF) – 12-for-39 with three home runs in his last 10 games.
  • Agustin Ramirez (INF) – Coming off a four-hit performance against San Diego.

Matchup Breakdown

  • Giants’ Pitching vs. Marlins’ Offense – San Francisco ranks second in NL ERA, while Miami has struggled to score runs.
  • Marlins’ Contact Hitting vs. Giants’ Defense – Miami ranks 12th in MLB in batting average (.251) but lacks power.
  • Bullpen Battle – San Francisco’s bullpen has been strong (3.44 ERA), while Miami’s relievers have struggled.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      – 175

Miami Marlins                  8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 29, 2025

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