The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the Miami Marlins as they aim to break their current three-game road losing streak. This match will take place in Miami at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Game Overview
The Diamondbacks hold a record of 34 wins and 31 losses, placing them second in the NL West. Meanwhile, the Marlins sit at 31 wins and 35 losses, ranking fourth in the NL East.
Pitching Matchup
- Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (3-5, 5.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
- Marlins: Max Meyer (6-0, 2.81 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
Team Performance
The Marlins have demonstrated strong performance at home with a record of 20-16. Collectively, their hitters are batting .242, positioning them eighth in the National League.
For the Diamondbacks, their road performance has not been as favorable, with a record of 13-17 in away games. They excel when scoring five or more runs, boasting a 24-6 record in those instances.
Previous Meetings
This matchup marks the first encounter between these two teams in the current season.
Top Performers
- Marlins: Xavier Edwards leads with 11 doubles, four triples, and six home runs.
- Kyle Stowers has recorded three doubles, a triple, and five RBIs over his last ten games.
- Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll boasts 10 home runs, 32 walks, and 31 RBIs with a batting average of .285.
- Geraldo Perdomo has been productive as well, going 11 for 36 with a home run in the past ten games.
Recent Trends
- Marlins: Last ten games – 5-5 record, .239 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored by eight runs.
- Diamondbacks: Last ten games – 3-7 record, .199 batting average, 4.84 ERA, outscored by 24 runs.
Injury Updates
Injuries have affected both teams significantly:
- Marlins:
- Josh Ekness: 15-Day IL (calf)
- Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (ribs)
- Griffin Conine: 60-Day IL (hamstring)
- Others include Janson Junk, Eury Perez, Robby Snelling, and Ronny Henriquez on the 60-Day IL.
- Diamondbacks:
- Ildemaro Vargas: day-to-day (thigh)
- Jordan Lawlar: 60-Day IL (wrist)
- Corbin Burnes and Cristian Mena on the 60-Day IL for elbow and shoulder issues respectively.
As the Diamondbacks take on the Marlins, fans will be watching closely to see if Arizona can end their road skid and improve their season standing.
