Miami Marlins Look to Break Losing Streak Against Cleveland Guardians as They Face Off at Progressive Field

The Miami Marlins will be looking to avoid a third consecutive series loss as they take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Thursday night. The Marlins, with a record of 57-62, will send Edward Cabrera to the mound, while the Guardians, with a record of 62-56, will counter with Tanner Bibee. Cleveland has a recent history of success against Miami, winning 6 out of the last 10 games between the two teams. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Marlins vs. Guardians matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's game took place.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Marlins +112 | Guardians -123
Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-200) | Guardians -1.5 (+164)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 55%.

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have faced challenges recently, losing five of their last six games and falling to third place in the NL East standings. They are currently trailing by seven games for the second place and five games for the final NL Wildcard spot. The team aims to break their losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive with a win on Thursday.

Miami's offensive statistics show they average 4.27 runs per game, ranking 18th in the league, with a .251 batting average that places them 10th. Their pitching numbers reveal a 3.15 ERA that ranks 18th and a .393 slugging percentage that is also 18th in the league.

Xavier Edwards leads the team with a .304 batting average, while Kyle Stowers leads in home runs with 25 and RBI with 71. On the defensive side, the Marlins are giving up 4.78 runs per game, ranking 24th, with opponents hitting .250 against them, which is 22nd. Their 4.52 ERA places them 24th, and their 1.31 WHIP is 21st in the league.

In their recent game, Cabrera delivered a strong performance by allowing just two hits and one run in eight innings, leading the Marlins to a 5-1 victory over Atlanta.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been performing well in recent weeks, winning four straight series and currently sitting in second place in the AL Central standings. They are 5.5 games behind Detroit and one game behind the Yankees for the final AL Wildcard spot. The team will look to continue their success and potentially move into the wildcard spot with a win on Thursday.

Offensively, Cleveland has struggled, averaging 3.98 runs per game, with a .228 batting average, .301 on base percentage, and .379 slugging percentage, ranking 26th, 30th, 27th, and 28th in the league, respectively. However, Jose Ramirez has been a standout performer leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI.

Defensively, the Guardians have been solid, giving up an average of 4.14 runs per game, with opponents batting .239 against them. Their 3.81 ERA and 1.30 WHIP rank 11th and 19th in the league, respectively. In a recent start, Bibee gave up five hits and four runs in 5.1 innings, helping secure a 9-5 win over the White Sox.

Miami Marlins Have Clear Advantage Over Cleveland in Pitching Matchup

The Miami Marlins have a competitive advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly against Bibee who has shown inconsistency in recent appearances by allowing four or more runs in his last four starts. Bibee has also struggled in his last three home starts, giving up a total of 12 runs. On the other hand, Cleveland has had difficulties facing right-handers and will be facing Cabrera, who has demonstrated impressive pitching in recent games by allowing only five runs in his last four starts. Additionally, Cabrera has performed well in his last three road starts, allowing only seven runs. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place a bet on Miami to win.

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