Aug. 1, 2026 Updated 10:13 am EDT
Kyle Stowers rides 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) will 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
Bo Bichette is hitting for a .256 BA, .301 OBP and .366 SLG with an 18.1% strikeout rate and a 6.1% walk rate. His OPS is .667 and he has scored 53 runs. In 475 plate appearances, he has hit 10 home runs and driven in 53 runs.
In 436 plate appearances, Carson Benge has slashed .266/.328/.397 this season. He has hit 11 long balls and driven in 41 runs with a strikeout rate of 22.2% and a walk rate of 7.3%. He has 17 stolen bases on 20 attempts. He has come around to score 55 times.
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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