San Diego Padres vs
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San Diego Padres Look to Continue Dominance Against Miami Marlins in Series Opener

The San Diego Padres (63-52, 2nd in NL West) will face off against the Miami Marlins (43-72, 5th in NL East) at LoanDepot Park in the first game of their series. The Padres will start LHP Martin Perez (2-5, 4.96 ERA), acquired from the Pirates, while the Marlins are expected to start RHP Edward Cabrera (2-3, 5.96 ERA). The Padres previously won two of three games against the Marlins in their last series. The game will start at 7:10 PM Eastern time. Martin Perez has an ERA of 4.85, while Edward Cabrera has an ERA of 5.96. San Diego is favored to win with a current line of -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -120 | Marlins +110
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+125) | Marlins +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 55%.

San Diego vs Miami Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 in 10 innings on the road. Outfielder Jackson Merrill had a standout performance with four hits and two home runs, including one that forced extra innings. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts provided the go-ahead run in the 10th inning. Catcher Kyle Higashioka also contributed a homerun. Starting pitcher Michael King pitched five innings, allowing four runs, while lefty Adrian Morejon earned his first save of the season. The Padres' offense has been strong, scoring six runs or more in three straight games. Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. remains on the injured list. Additionally, the team has a power ranking of 2 and is ranked 11th in offense and 12th in defense, with a record of 64-52 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4, ending a two-game losing streak. Derek Hill hit a grand slam and Jake Burger hit two home runs to help secure the win. Starter Valente Bellozo earned his first win of the season, pitching 5.2 scoreless innings. Reliever Calvin Fuacher earned his second save. Shortstop Xaiver Edwards' 23-game on-base streak ended. Miami's pitching staff has struggled recently, giving up four runs or more in three consecutive games. Manager Skip Schumaker praised Bellozo's pitching abilities. Catcher Nick Fortes was placed on the 10-day IL with a quadriceps injury. The Marlins have a power ranking of 18, ranking 29th in offense and 28th in defense, with an overall record of 43-72. The San Diego Padres went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Miami.

Padres Favored to Continue Dominance Against Marlins in Friday Matchup

Perez has demonstrated effectiveness against the Marlins, posting a 3.12 ERA and conceding only one run in 4.1 innings during his last outing against them. The Padres have emerged victorious in five of their past seven encounters with the Marlins, winning two out of three played in San Diego earlier this season. Additionally, the Padres have won three of their last four matchups against the Marlins in Miami. Miami has struggled to score more than three runs against San Diego's pitching staff in seven of their last eight meetings. The Padres hold a significant offensive advantage in this matchup, leading in various key categories such as batting average, whereas the Marlins rank lower in these areas. Furthermore, the Padres have excelled in away games, ranking first in road batting average with 2.82 and achieving a 58.9% win rate. On the other hand, Miami has experienced difficulties this week, losing two out of their last three games and failing to win in their previous three series. Considering Miami's pitching performance, which ranks 26th in ERA with 4.52, it is likely that the Padres will have consistent success getting runners on base throughout the game. In light of these statistics and trends, a Padres victory on the road on Friday seems probable.

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