Rays vs Marlins predictions
If you’re keeping an eye on the Tampa Bay Rays, there are a few names that should be on your radar heading into this game. Jonathan Aranda has been scorching hot with the bat, and he looks primed for another productive day at the plate—expect him to rack up multiple hits and even push in a run or two. Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe both bring legit pop and could send one out of loanDepot park if Cal Quantrill makes a mistake. And don’t sleep on Shane Baz on the mound; with his strikeout stuff, he’s got a good shot at pitching deep into the game and putting the Rays in a solid position to grab a win on the road.
Miami Marlins fans, meanwhile, are hoping to see Kyle Stowers continue his breakout season. The right fielder seems dialed in, so don’t be surprised if he adds to his home run and RBI totals, especially with his knack for coming through in big spots. Xavier Edwards brings speed and contact—one of those guys who can sneak on base, steal one, and set the table for the bigger bats. Cal Quantrill gets the nod on the mound, and while he’s had flashes of brilliance, the Rays lineup is hardly forgiving. Miami will need him to work efficiently and avoid big innings if they want to keep pace.
With both teams coming into this game with the series tied and plenty to prove, it’s hard to ignore the Rays’ edge on the mound and what feels like a little extra firepower in their lineup. Sure, the Marlins have shown grit at home and someone like Stowers can carry an offense on his own at times, but I like the chances of the Rays—especially if Baz finds his groove early. All things considered, give the nod to Tampa Bay to take a close, competitive battle and edge out Miami in this one. What do you think—are the Rays set for a bounce-back, or is Miami about to pull off a surprise at loanDepot park?
