Giants vs Marlins predictions
When you look at the San Francisco Giants this season, it’s hard not to get excited about their young lineup, especially with Heliot Ramos swinging a hot bat at .292. I’d keep my eyes on Ramos in this game—he’s been driving the ball with authority and has all the makings of a multi-hit day, maybe even flirting with an extra-base hit or two. Matt Chapman always brings some pop in the middle of the order, and considering his recent approach, I could see him adding to his run total. As for Wilmer Flores, now sitting comfortably as the team leader in both home runs and RBIs, there’s every reason to think he could tack on another RBI or knock one over the fence. Hayden Birdsong has been steady on the mound, and pitching into the sixth with 5-6 strikeouts wouldn’t be a surprise. Can he keep the game close and give the bullpen a bit of breathing room? That’s the real question.
Switching things over to the Miami Marlins, the conversation usually starts and ends with Kyle Stowers. With a .286 average, double-digit homers, and a team-high in RBIs, Stowers feels due for a big series finale moment—maybe a clutch RBI or a longball to shift the momentum. Xavier Edwards has been steadily getting on base and causing headaches for opposing pitchers, both at the plate and on the bases, and I like his chances to swipe a bag and spark a rally. On the mound, Ryan Weathers is doing enough to give Miami a shot, capable of getting through the middle innings with run support. If Edwards and Otto Lopez can reach consistently, watch out for some late-inning chaos from the Marlins’ offense.
So, with the series tied and everything riding on this rubber match at loanDepot park, this feels like one of those classic toss-ups. The Giants have the power bats and some real spark in their lineup, but the Marlins seem to squeeze just enough out of their offense at home. If pitching can hold, and one big hitter steps up—think Stowers or Flores—it’ll swing the game. My gut says San Francisco Giants edge this one thanks to depth in their order and the ability to string together timely hits, but don’t count Miami out in front of their crowd. This is what makes MLB baseball so much fun: you never really know until the final out.
