The Miami Marlins are riding high on a four-game winning streak and come into this series finale with tremendous momentum after outscoring Arizona 18-6 in the first two games. Tyler Phillips gets the nod for Miami despite limited MLB experience, but the young right-hander has shown promise with his diverse five-pitch mix featuring a heavy sinker and effective splitter. His recent velocity readings around 95-96 mph on the fastball give him enough stuff to challenge Arizona's struggling lineup. The Marlins' offense has been clicking on all cylinders, with Xavier Edwards (.306) and Otto Lopez (.341) providing consistent contact at the top of the order, setting the table for their power threats. Arizona counters with veteran Merrill Kelly, but his 5.71 ERA tells the story of a pitcher fighting command issues this season. Kelly's recent starts show concerning trends with his velocity down slightly and his typically reliable changeup not generating the same results. The Diamondbacks have made several roster moves trying to find the right combination, including signing Max Kepler and recalling Drey Jameson, but their 13-19 road record reflects deeper issues away from Chase Field. Corbin Carroll (.283, 11 HR) remains their most dangerous offensive weapon, but the supporting cast has struggled to provide consistent run production. The key to this game lies in which team can better navigate the opposing starter's strengths. Kelly's experience gives him an edge in game management, but his command issues could be exploited by Miami's patient approach. Phillips will need to attack the strike zone aggressively and trust his defense behind him. The bullpen battle likely favors Miami, as Arizona's relief corps may be taxed from the previous two losses in this series. With the Marlins playing excellent baseball at home (22-16) and Arizona continuing to struggle on the road, Miami is positioned to complete the sweep in what should be a competitive but ultimately favorable matchup for the home team.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 4R Both teams struggle with first-time-through lineup approach

Middle (4-6) 3R Marlins capitalize on Kelly's command issues in middle innings

Late (7-9) 3R Bullpen battle favors Miami's fresher arms

Matchup Analysis

Marlins

Riding 4-game win streak

Dominant recent offense (18 runs in 2 games)

Excellent home record (22-16)

Phillips lacks MLB track record

Bullpen depth concerns with multiple IL pitchers

Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly veteran experience

Corbin Carroll's power threat

Recent roster additions

Poor road record (13-19)

Kelly's 5.71 ERA struggles

Bullpen likely fatigued from recent losses

Risk Factors

Phillips inexperience could lead to early exit

Arizona desperation factor after two losses

Key Matchups

Xavier Edwards vs Merrill Kelly batter Edwards hitting .306 vs Kelly's command issues

Corbin Carroll vs Tyler Phillips batter Carroll's power vs rookie pitcher

Otto Lopez vs Merrill Kelly batter Lopez's .341 average against struggling veteran

Statistical Edges

First to Score Marlins 68%

Strikeouts 14 11-17

Total Runs 10 8-12

Game Preview

Tyler Phillips takes the mound for Miami looking to cap off a dominant series performance against Arizona. The young right-hander gets off to a solid start, working around a leadoff single by Corbin Carroll in the first inning before Xavier Edwards jumps on a Merrill Kelly fastball to lead off the bottom half, driving it into the gap for a double. Otto Lopez follows with an RBI single, giving Miami an early 1-0 advantage that energizes the loanDepot park crowd. Kelly settles in briefly, but his command issues resurface in the third inning when he walks the bases loaded with one out. Christopher Morel works a patient at-bat before lining a two-run single to right field, extending Miami's lead to 3-0. Arizona responds in the fourth when Gabriel Moreno doubles and scores on an Ildemaro Vargas groundout, but Phillips shows poise by limiting the damage. The middle innings become a chess match as both managers dip into their bullpens, but Miami's fresher arms prove decisive. Edwards adds another run with a squeeze play in the seventh, while Arizona manages just single tallies in the seventh and eighth innings. The Marlins tack on an insurance run in the ninth on a Kyle Stowers sacrifice fly, sealing a 6-4 victory that completes the three-game sweep and pushes their winning streak to five games.

The confidence level of 72% reflects Miami's excellent recent form and home field advantage, but accounts for the unpredictability of using a relatively inexperienced starter in Phillips against a veteran like Kelly. Arizona's desperation factor as a road team trying to avoid a sweep adds some uncertainty to the outcome.

Verwachte pitchers

M. Kelly Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks — Selectie

Speler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Ketel Marte	2B	.248	11	40	.299	.442
Corbin Carroll	RF	.280	11	33	.372	.548
Gabriel Moreno	DH	.260	5	22	.343	.425
Nolan Arenado	3B	.252	8	30	.335	.424
Geraldo Perdomo	SS	.241	3	22	.345	.348
LuJames Groover	1B	.211	0	1	.211	.211
Tommy Troy	LF	.240	1	1	.345	.340
Adrian Del Castillo	C	.189	4	20	.254	.320
Jorge Barrosa	CF	.172	1	7	.241	.313

Miami Marlins — Selectie

Speler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Liam Hicks	DH	.265	12	48	.346	.466
Otto Lopez	SS	.344	5	30	.372	.489
Kyle Stowers	1B	.213	5	20	.298	.379
Xavier Edwards	2B	.304	6	23	.388	.451
Javier Sanoja	3B	.260	2	24	.308	.370
Heriberto Hernández	LF	.227	5	23	.301	.370
Jakob Marsee	CF	.205	3	17	.337	.306
Joe Mack	C	.244	1	13	.284	.322
Esteury Ruiz	RF	.200	3	7	.297	.473

Scorende acties

▼ 1

Xavier Edwards out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Corbin Carroll. Otto Lopez scores.

0-1

▼ 4

Jakob Marsee singles on a line drive to center fielder Jorge Barrosa. Kyle Stowers scores. Owen Caissie to 3rd.

0-2

Arizona Diamondbacks — Slag

Speler	AB	H	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Ketel Marte2B	4	1	0	0	.248	.741
Corbin CarrollRF	3	0	0	2	.280	.920
Gabriel MorenoDH	3	0	1	2	.260	.768
Nolan Arenado3B	4	0	0	3	.252	.759
Geraldo PerdomoSS	3	0	1	1	.241	.693
LuJames Groover1B	4	1	0	1	.211	.422
Tommy TroyLF	3	0	0	1	.240	.685
Adrian Del CastilloC	0	0	1	0	.189	.574
Jorge BarrosaCF	3	1	0	2	.172	.554
Totalen	29	3	3	13

BATTING

2B: Marte, K (13, Phillips).

TB: Barrosa; Groover; Marte, K 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Arenado; Barrosa; Perdomo.

GIDP: Groover.

Team RISP: 0-for-7.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

Outfield assists: Carroll (Hicks, L at 3rd base).

a-Walked for Garcia, A in the 7th.

Miami Marlins — Slag

Speler	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Liam HicksDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	.265	.812
Otto LopezSS	4	1	2	0	0	0	.344	.861
Kyle Stowers1B	2	1	0	0	2	2	.213	.677
Xavier Edwards2B	3	0	1	1	0	0	.304	.839
Javier Sanoja3B	3	0	0	0	0	0	.260	.678
Heriberto HernándezLF	1	0	0	0	0	0	.227	.671
Jakob MarseeCF	2	0	1	1	1	0	.205	.643
Joe MackC	3	0	0	0	0	1	.244	.606
Esteury RuizRF	3	0	0	0	0	1	.200	.770
Totalen	27	2	5	2	3	4

BATTING

TB: Edwards, X; Hicks, L; Lopez, O 2; Marsee.

RBI: Edwards, X (23); Marsee (17).

2-out RBI: Marsee.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Mack 2; Edwards, X.

SF: Edwards, X.

Team RISP: 1-for-6.

Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING

SB: Lopez, O 2 (13, 3rd base off Kelly, Me/Garcia, A, 2nd base off Sewald/Del Castillo); Marsee (17, 2nd base off Kelly, Me/Garcia, A).

FIELDING

E: Stowers (3, missed catch).

DP: (Edwards, X-Stowers).

a-Flied out for Caissie in the 7th.

Arizona Diamondbacks — Werpen

Werper	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Merrill Kelly(L, 5-5)	6.0	4	2	2	2	1	74-48	5.46
Brandyn Garcia	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	15-10	3.07
Paul Sewald	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	16-10	3.33

Miami Marlins — Werpen

Werper	IP	H	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Tyler Phillips(W, 1-1)	5.0	2	2	5	70-41	1.86
Michael Petersen(H, 9)	1.0	0	0	1	14-10	3.29
Anthony Bender(H, 7)	1.0	1	1	3	19-11	2.86
Calvin Faucher(H, 6)	1.0	0	0	2	13-9	3.58
Pete Fairbanks(S, 8)	1.0	0	0	2	13-10	6.63

Wedstrijdinfo

Scheidsrechters: Home Plate: Paul Clemons; First Base: John Tumpane; Second Base: Edwin Jimenez; Third Base: Ramon De Jesus

Stadion: loanDepot park, Miami

Weer: 72°F, Roof Closed

Wind: 0 mph, None

Arizona Diamondbacks — Nieuws

D-Backs Verhandelen Reliever Taylor Rashi naar Twins

Arizona maakt een roster-plek vrij nadat Rashi vorige week werd aangewezen; Minnesota ontvangt een diepteworp zonder huidige seizoensstatistieken om een record van 3-7 in hun laatste 10 wedstrijden aan te pakken.

Taylor Rashi

Minnesota Twins

D-backs naar verwachting linkszijdige slagmensen op handelsmarkt zoeken

Arizona heeft een stand van 33-30, een half spel achter in de Wild Card maar 7,5 spellen achter LAD (40-22, +134 run differentiaal). Met twee maanden tot de deadline en rotatie-anker Burnes tot september uit, is het zinvol om aanvallende hiaten aan te pakken, ook al houdt de huidige selectie een playoff-positie.

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs' Cristian Mena zal schouderoperatie ondergaan

Mena heeft geen geregistreerde verschijning in 2026, wat suggereert dat deze operatie wat al een verloren seizoen was voor Arizona's rotatiediepte beëindigt. Arizonas werpersstaf zal nog een langdurige afwezigheid van zijn reliëfkorps moeten opvangen.

Cristian Mena

Diamondbacks Geven Joe Ross Vrij

Ross overleefde zijn eerste periode niet, met een ERA van 19,64 in beperkte inzet voordat de D-backs hem terug naar Triple-A stuurden en vrijgaven.

Joe Ross

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs verhandelen Alek Thomas naar Dodgers

Thomas slaat .181 met een xwOBA van .292 over 14 wedstrijden, ver onder vervangingsniveau. Arizona verlaagt dus salarissen in plaats van aan een behoefte tegemoet te komen. LAD voegt diepte toe aan hun outfield terwijl ze hun run differential van +63 en record van 24-17 handhaven.

Alek Thomas

Los Angeles Dodgers

Miami Marlins — Nieuws

Marlins-prospect Thomas White 3-4 maanden uit met schouderkapselverrekking

Whites blessuretijdlijn bedreigt de rest van het seizoen 2026 voor Miamis topprospect pitcher. De Marlins-rotatie wordt al aangevoerd door Meyer (2,81 ERA, 6-0) met beperkte diepte achter hem in de hogere minor leagues.

Miami Marlins

Cardinals Geven Rule 5-pick Matt Pushard Terug aan Marlins

Pushard wierp nooit een inning voor St. Louis (27.00 ERA in 0 IP) en belandde bijna onmiddellijk na de Rule 5-selectie op de IL. De zet heeft minimale gevolgen voor de rotatie van beide teams gezien Miamis huidige 5-koppelingen groep onder leiding van Meyer (2.97 ERA, 74 SO).

Matt Pushard

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins

Hernández: 2 HR, 3 RBI in Marlins-zege over Nationals

De avond met twee home runs van Hernández verbrak Miamis serie van 4 verliespartijen en bezorgde de Marlins hun eerste thuiszege in vijf wedstrijden (18-15). Washingtons worpen hebben dit seizoen 330 runs tegengegooid (slechtste in NL East), waardoor hun record van 31-30 verrassend weerstandig is gezien hun winstpercentage van 0,508.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins selecteren Brzykcy en Zuber uit Triple-A

Miami voegt diepte toe aan een rotatie die kampt met duurzaamheid (Junk 4,80 ERA, 3-5 record; Alcantara 4,66 ERA) terwijl ze 26-34 staan en 0-8 in uitwedstrijden in hun laatste vijf wedstrijden.

Miami Marlins

Marlins selecteren Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy voegt zich bij een Miami-rotation die momenteel wordt aangevoerd door Meyer (2.97 ERA, 5-0) maar sterk afhankelijk is van Alcantara (4.66 ERA) en Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5). De zet behandelt rotatiediepte terwijl Miami met 26-33 staat en een runverschil van -20 heeft.

Zach Brzykcy

Miami Marlins