The Miami Marlins are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series starting Friday night. The match will kick off at 7:10 p.m. EDT in Miami. With a record of 9-10, the Marlins currently sit second in the NL East. The Brewers, at 10-8, are third in the NL Central.
Marlins vs. Brewers: Series Opening Details
This encounter marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Marlins have performed well at home, boasting a record of 7-3. Their success has been notable in games where they hit multiple home runs, achieving a 3-1 record under those circumstances.
Pitching Matchup
- Brewers Starter: TBD
- Marlins Starter: Janson Junk (0-2, 4.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)
Team Performance
Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they enter this series. The Marlins have faced challenges recently, holding a 3-7 record over their last ten games with a batting average of .243 and a 4.19 ERA. Conversely, the Brewers have a similar recent performance, going 4-6 with a .213 batting average and a 4.65 ERA.
Player Highlights
- Otto Lopez: 4 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs for the Marlins.
- Connor Norby: 11 hits in 32 at-bats, including 3 doubles and 2 home runs in the past 10 games.
- Jake Bauers: 1 double, 5 home runs, and 13 RBIs for the Brewers.
- Gary Sanchez: 7 for 28 with a double and 4 home runs recently.
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injuries as they prepare for the series:
- Marlins Injuries:
- Griffin Conine: 10-Day IL (hamstring)
- Christopher Morel: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Esteury Ruiz: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Kyle Stowers: 10-Day IL (hamstring)
- Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Max Acosta: 10-Day IL (oblique)
- Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Brewers Injuries:
- Rob Zastryzny: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Christian Yelich: 10-Day IL (groin)
- Jared Koenig: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Andrew Vaughn: 10-Day IL (hand)
- Craig Yoho: 15-Day IL (calf)
- Jackson Chourio: 10-Day IL (hand)
- Quinn Priester: 15-Day IL (wrist)
- Akil Baddoo: 60-Day IL (quadricep)
As the Marlins begin their series against the Brewers, both teams will aim to capitalize on their strengths and overcome recent struggles. The outcomes of this three-game series could play a crucial role in each team’s season trajectory.
