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.

Aruncatori probabili

M. Kelly Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks — Lot

Jucător	Poz.	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 — Lot

Jucător	Poz.	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

Jocuri de scor

▼ 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 — Bătaie

Jucător	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
Total	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 — Bătaie

Jucător	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
Total	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 — Lansare

Lansator	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 — Lansare

Lansator	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

Informații meci

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

Stadion: loanDepot park, Miami

Vreme: 72°F, Roof Closed

Vânt: 0 mph, None

Arizona Diamondbacks — Stiri

D-Backs Schimbă Relevanul Taylor Rashi cu Twins

Arizona eliberează un loc în rosterul după ce a desemnat Rashi săptămâna trecută; Minnesota primește o mână de adâncime fără statistici actuale ale sezonului pentru a aborda un record de 3-7 în ultimele 10 jocuri.

Taylor Rashi

Minnesota Twins

Se așteaptă ca D-backs să urmărească bătători stângaci pe piața de tranzacții

Arizona are un record de 33-30, o jumătate de meci în urmă în Wild Card, dar 7,5 meciuri în urmă de LAD (40-22, diferență de puncte +134). Cu două luni până la termen și ancoră de rotație Burnes lipsă până în septembrie, abordarea golurilor ofensive are sens, chiar dacă actualul lot menține o poziție de playoff.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Cristian Mena de la D-Backs va suferi o operație de umăr

Mena nu are o apariție înregistrată în 2026, ceea ce sugerează că această operație încheie ceea ce era deja un sezon pierdut pentru adâncimea de rotație a Arizonei. Echipa de lansatori a Arizonei va trebui să absoarbă o altă absență prelungită din corpul de relief al acesteia.

Cristian Mena

Diamondbacks Eliberează Joe Ross

Ross nu a trecut niciodată dincolo de perioada sa inițială, având un ERA de 19,64 în acțiune limitată înainte ca D-backs să îl trimită înapoi la Triple-A și să îl elibereze.

Joe Ross

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs îl schimbă pe Alek Thomas cu Dodgers

Thomas lovește .181 cu un xwOBA de .292 în 14 jocuri, mult sub nivelul de înlocuire. Arizona reduce salariile în loc să abordeze o nevoie. LAD adaugă adâncime la câmpul exterior în timp ce menține diferența de +63 de alergări și recordul de 24-17.

Alek Thomas

Los Angeles Dodgers

Miami Marlins — Stiri

Prospect Marlins Thomas White out 3-4 luni cu entorsă capsulă șold

Cronogramul răniturii White amenață restul sezonului 2026 pentru principalul prospect de pitcher al Miami. Rotația Marlins este deja ancorat de Meyer (ERA 2,81, 6-0) cu adâncime limitată în spatele lui în ligurile minore superioare.

Miami Marlins

Cardinali Returnează Alegerea Regulii 5 Matt Pushard la Marlins

Pushard nu a aruncat niciodată o inning pentru St. Louis (27.00 ERA în 0 IP), aterizând pe IL aproape imediat după selecția Regulii 5. Mutarea are un impact minim asupra rotației pentru ambele echipe, având în vedere grupa curentă de 5 oameni a Miamiului condusă de Meyer (2.97 ERA, 74 SO).

Matt Pushard

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins

Hernández: 2 HR, 3 RBI în victoria Marlins-ului împotriva Nationals

Seara cu două home runs a lui Hernández a încheiat seria de 4 înfrângeri a Miamiului și i-a dat Marlins-ului prima lor victorie acasă în cinci jocuri (18-15). Aruncarea Washington-ului a concediat 330 de puncte în acest sezon (cel mai rău din NL East), ceea ce face recordul lor de 31-30 surprinzător de rezistent ținând cont de procentul de victorie de 0,508.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins aleg Brzykcy și Zuber din Triple-A

Miami adaugă profunzime unei rotații care se luptă cu durabilitatea (Junk 4,80 ERA, record 3-5; Alcantara 4,66 ERA) în timp ce se situează la 26-34 și 0-8 în jocurile în deplasare în ultimele cinci meciuri ale lor.

Miami Marlins

Marlins îl selectează pe Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy intră într-o rotație Miami care este în prezent condusă de Meyer (ERA 2.97, 5-0), dar care depinde mult de Alcantara (ERA 4.66) și Junk (ERA 4.80, 3-5). Mutarea abordează adâncimea rotației, iar Miami stă la 26-33 cu o diferență de puncte de -20.

Zach Brzykcy

Miami Marlins