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.

Troliga pitchers

M. Kelly Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks — Trupp

Spelare	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 — Trupp

Spelare	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

Poängsituationer

▼ 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 — Slagstatistik

Spelare	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
Totalt	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 — Slagstatistik

Spelare	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
Totalt	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 — Kaststatistik

Kastare	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 — Kaststatistik

Kastare	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

Matchinfo

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

Arena: loanDepot park, Miami

Väder: 72°F, Roof Closed

Vind: 0 mph, None

Arizona Diamondbacks — Nyheter

D-Backs Byter Reliever Taylor Rashi till Twins

Arizona frigör en roster-plats efter att ha utsett Rashi förra veckan; Minnesota får en djupöverdrivare utan aktuell säsongstatistik för att ta itu med ett rekord på 3-7 i sina senaste 10 matcher.

Taylor Rashi

Minnesota Twins

D-backs förväntas att söka vänsterhänt slag på handelsmarknaden

Arizona har ett resultat på 33-30, ett halvt spel efter i Wild Card men 7,5 spel bakom LAD (40-22, +134 körskillnad). Med två månader innan deadline och rotationsankare Burnes ute till september är det vettigt att ta itu med offensiva luckor även om det nuvarande laget håller en playoff-position.

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs' Cristian Mena ska genomgå axelkirurgi

Mena har ingen registrerad framträdande 2026, vilket tyder på att denna operation avslutar vad som redan var en förlorad säsong för Arizonas rotationsdjup. Arizonas pitcherlag kommer att behöva absorbera ytterligare ett långvarigt frånvaro från sin relief corps.

Cristian Mena

Diamondbacks Släpper Joe Ross

Ross kom aldrig förbi sin initiala period och hade ett ERA på 19,64 i begränsad speltid innan D-backs skickade honom tillbaka till Triple-A och släppte honom.

Joe Ross

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs byter Alek Thomas till Dodgers

Thomas slår .181 med ett xwOBA på .292 över 14 matcher, långt under ersättningsnivå. Arizona minskar löner snarare än att hantera ett behov. LAD lägger till djup på sin ytterfält samtidigt som de bibehåller sin +63 löpdifferensial och 24-17-rekordet.

Alek Thomas

Los Angeles Dodgers

Miami Marlins — Nyheter

Marlins-prospects Thomas White ute i 3-4 månader med axelkapsulöverstakning

Whites skadeschema hotar resten av 2026-säsongen för Miamis främsta pitchingprospekt. Marlins-rotationen är redan förankrad av Meyer (2,81 ERA, 6-0) med begränsad djup bakom honom i de högre mindre ligorna.

Miami Marlins

Cardinals Återför Rule 5-valet Matt Pushard till Marlins

Pushard kastade aldrig en inning för St. Louis (27,00 ERA i 0 IP), och hamnade på IL nästan omedelbar efter Rule 5-valet. Flytten har minimal rotationspåverkan för båda lagen med tanke på Miamis nuvarande 5-mannagrupp ledd av Meyer (2,97 ERA, 74 SO).

Matt Pushard

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins

Hernández: 2 HR, 3 RBI i Marlins seger över Nationals

Hernández två home runs på kvällen bröt Miamis fyra matchs förlustsvit och gav Marlins sin första hemmavinst på fem matcher (18-15). Washingtons pitching har tillåtit 330 poäng denna säsong (värst i NL East), vilket gör deras 31-30-rekord överraskande motståndskraftig givet deras vinstprocent på 0,508.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins väljer Brzykcy och Zuber från Triple-A

Miami lägger till djup till en rotation som kämpar med hållbarhet (Junk 4,80 ERA, 3-5 rekord; Alcantara 4,66 ERA) medan de står 26-34 och 0-8 i bortamatcher under sina senaste fem matcher.

Miami Marlins

Marlins väljer Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy går in i Miamis rotation som för närvarande leds av Meyer (ERA 2.97, 5-0) men är starkt beroende av Alcantara (ERA 4.66) och Junk (ERA 4.80, 3-5). Flytten tar itu med rotationsdjupet då Miami står på 26-33 med en löpskillnad på -20.

Zach Brzykcy

Miami Marlins