The Tampa Bay Rays (21-24) will face the Miami Marlins (17-27) in the rubber match of their three-game series at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. First pitch is set for 1:40 PM ET, with the game airing on FDSN-SUN.
Game Details
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- Time: 1:40 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: FDSN-SUN
- Streaming: FOX Sports App
Team Overview & Key Storylines
Tampa Bay Rays (21-24)
- The Rays are looking to win their seventh interleague series in eight tries this season.
- Shane Baz (3-2, 5.02 ERA) will take the mound, hoping to rebound after allowing 16 earned runs in his last three starts.
- Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .315 batting average, while Junior Caminero has a team-best eight home runs.
- Tampa Bay bounced back from a 9-4 loss on Friday with a 4-0 shutout win on Saturday, thanks to Drew Rasmussen’s dominant start.
Miami Marlins (17-27)
- The Marlins have struggled this season but are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
- Cal Quantrill (2-4, 7.00 ERA) will start for Miami, looking to build on his recent improvement after allowing just one earned run in five innings against the Dodgers.
- Kyle Stowers leads the Marlins with 10 home runs and 30 RBI, carrying a five-game hitting streak into this matchup.
- Miami won the series opener 9-4 but failed to score in Saturday’s 4-0 loss.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Shane Baz (Rays) vs. Kyle Stowers (Marlins) – Baz needs to contain Stowers, who has been Miami’s most consistent power hitter.
- Jonathan Aranda (Rays) vs. Cal Quantrill (Marlins) – Aranda’s ability to get on base could be crucial against Quantrill’s shaky command.
- Rays’ Bullpen vs. Marlins’ Late-Inning Offense – Tampa Bay’s relievers have been inconsistent, and Miami could capitalize in the later innings.
Game Odds
Tampa Bay Rays – 162
Miami Marlins 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025
