Aug. 1, 2026 Updated 9:14 am EDT
Kyle Stowers takes a two-game homer streak into the Miami Marlins’ game against the New York Mets at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, at Citi Field. Zach Thornton (2-1, 2.43 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 47-64 this season and fifth in the NL East. Tyler Phillips (2-5, 3.52 ERA) is the expected starter for the Marlins, who are 56-55 and third in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. New York MetsMarlins vs. Mets odds
Favorite Moneyline: Mets -135
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +110
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reportsMets
Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Dedniel Nunez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Clay Holmes: 60 Day IL (Fibula), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Marlins
Owen Caissie: 10 Day IL (Calf), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josh Ekness: 60 Day IL (Calf), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
New York’s Bo Bichette has hit 10 home runs this season. He has also tallied 53 RBIs and has scored 53 runs. In 475 plate appearances, he has recorded a .256 BA, .301 OBP and .366 SLG with a 6.1% walk rate and an 18.1% strikeout rate.
In 436 plate appearances, Carson Benge has hit 11 long balls, tallied 41 RBIs and scored 55 runs. He is batting .266/.328/.397 and has posted a 22.2% strikeout rate and a 7.3% walk rate. Benge has recorded 17 steals on 20 attempts.
Otto Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 50 RBIs and has scored 65 runs. In 463 plate appearances, he has recorded a .322 BA, .356 OBP and .481 SLG with a 5% walk rate and a 13.6% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 22 steals on 26 attempts.
In 400 plate appearances, Liam Hicks has hit 14 long balls, tallied 60 RBIs and scored 54 runs. He is batting .280/.358/.432 and has posted a 9.5% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate.
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