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Marlins Poised to Dominate Rays in Second Game of Series with Weathers on the Mound

In this upcoming Marlins vs. Rays matchup, the two teams will face off in the second game of their three-game series. The Marlins previously won two out of three games during Rivalry Weekend. Ryan Weathers with a 2.49 ERA will be starting for the Marlins, while Taj Bradley with a 3.95 ERA will be starting for the Rays. The game is set to start at 4:10 EST, with Tampa Bay opening as the favorite at -145. Stay tuned for our Marlins vs. Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +130 | Rays -145
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-160) | Rays -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 59%.

Miami vs Tampa Bay Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins recently struggled in a series against the Colorado Rockies, where they were swept on their home field despite the Rockies having a poor record coming into the games. The Marlins are currently 5th in the NL East, trailing the Braves. Jesus Sanchez had a clutch pinch hit RBI in their last game, but it wasn't enough in the 3-2 loss. Kyle Stowers has been a standout for the team this season, leading in home runs and RBIs. Xavier Edwards is their leadoff hitter with a strong batting average and stolen bases. Ryan Weathers will make his fifth start as a left-handed pitcher, despite his 1-1 record. The Marlins are ranked 23rd in offense, 28th in defense, and have a 23-37 record this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently in second place in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 5.5 games. They have an upcoming interleague series against the Marlins, after sweeping the Rangers in their previous series. Junior Caminero, the Rays' young third baseman, is leading the team in both home runs and RBIs. Taylor Walls and Brandon Lowe have also been contributing offensively. Taj Bradley will start the next game for the Rays, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. The Rays have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 14th in offense, 7th in defense, with an overall record of 33-29. Miami recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Tampa Bay.

Marlins set to dominate Rays in upcoming matchup with reliable pitcher Weathers on the mound

The Miami Marlins emerged victorious in two out of three matchups against the Tampa Bay Rays during their recent Rivalry Weekend showdown. As they prepare to face off once again, the Marlins will be relying on their reliable pitcher, Weathers, who has demonstrated a strong performance in his four starts this season. With an impressive ERA of 2.49, Weathers has consistently held his opponents to one or fewer earned runs in the majority of his outings. He has showcased his capabilities by shutting out the Padres over 5.2 innings and limiting the NL Central leading Cubs to only one earned run in two separate appearances. On the other hand, Rays pitcher Bradley has struggled, giving up two or more earned runs in four of his last five games, including a matchup against the Marlins where he allowed five earned runs. Based on these statistics, it would be prudent to favor the Marlins for the upcoming game.

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