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Miami Marlins Look to Upset Sacramento Athletics in Series Finale, Edward Cabrera to Face J.P. Sears.

The Sacramento Athletics and Miami Marlins are set to conclude their three-game series on Sunday, with the Athletics sending J.P. Sears to the mound and the Marlins opting for Edward Cabrera. The two teams have split the series so far, with the Marlins winning on Saturday. In terms of pitching, Sears has an ERA of 2.94 while Cabrera's ERA is 7.23. The Athletics are favored to win with a -131 opening line. Stay tuned for the Athletics vs. Marlins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics -131 | Marlins +116
• Spread: Athletics -1.5 (+125) | Marlins +1.5 (-146)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 57%.

Oakland vs Miami Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Sacramento Athletics are wrapping up a successful road trip with J.P. Sears on the mound. Sears has been a reliable ace for the team, boasting a 2.94 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 4-2 record in 33.2 innings pitched. The team's offense has been strong, ranking ninth in OPS, but the pitching staff needs improvement as they rank 25th in WHIP. Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker have been standout performers, while Lawrence Butler has been clutch with RBIs in recent games. The Athletics are currently six games above .500 on the road and are overall have an 18-15 record this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

Edward Cabrera will be starting for the Miami Marlins in their upcoming game on Sunday. Cabrera has had some struggles this season, with a 7.23 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP in 18.2 innings pitched. Despite this, he has performed well against the As in the past. The Marlins have been on a bit of a downward trend recently, going 1-5 on a recent road trip and being swept by the Dodgers. Center fielder Dane Myers has been a standout player recently, while prospects like Xavier Edwards and Augustin Ramirez are showing promise. Overall, the Marlins rank 28th in power rankings and are struggling both offensively and defensively, with a 12-19 record this season. The team is averaging 4.39 runs per game but has a high ERA of 5.86.

Miami Marlins Look to Capitalize on Opportunity Against Sacramento Athletics

Despite the Sacramento Athletics recent success, the Miami Marlins present a valuable opportunity for a win. The Marlins are in dire need of a series victory and have shown resilience with a come-from-behind 9-6 win on Saturday. Pitcher Edward Cabrera has a history of dominance against the Athletics, with 14 scoreless innings in their match-ups. Despite some recent struggles, Cabrera has faced formidable opponents such as the Diamondbacks and Dodgers in his last few starts. Additionally, he limited the Nationals to just two runs in 5.2 innings during a home game last month. Cabrera has performed well in two of his three home outings, allowing only three or fewer runs. Therefore, the Miami Marlins could prove to be a competitive force in the upcoming game against the Sacramento Athletics.

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