Sept. 16, 2026 2:20 pm EDT Updated
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins play a rubber match on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m. ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1. Merrill Kelly (9-13, 4.97 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks, who are 80-72 this season and third in the NL West. Ryan Gusto (1-5, 4.14 ERA) is starting for the Marlins, who are 75-77 and third in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Arizona DiamondbacksMarlins vs. Diamondbacks odds
Favorite Moneyline: Diamondbacks -135
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +115
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -120
Total Under Odds: +100
Injury reportsDiamondbacks
A.J. Puk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Mena: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Thompson: 60 Day IL (Back), Ryne Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Saalfrank: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Locklear: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Nolan Arenado: day-to-day (Thumb)
Marlins
Owen Caissie: 10 Day IL (Lumbar stress), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Pete Fairbanks: 15 Day IL (Arm), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), William Kempner: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Corbin Carroll is hitting for a .240 BA, .332 OBP and .469 SLG with a 22.7% strikeout rate and an 11.1% walk rate. His OPS is .801 and he has scored 88 runs. In 630 plate appearances, he has hit 21 home runs and driven in 67 runs. Carroll has been crafty on the base paths, recording 21 steals on 24 attempts.
In 581 plate appearances, Ketel Marte has hit 22 long balls, tallied 74 RBIs and scored 71 runs. He is batting .250/.317/.444 and has posted a 14.1% strikeout rate and an 8.1% walk rate.
Otto Lopez has hit 10 home runs this season. He has also tallied 69 RBIs and has scored 89 runs. In 645 plate appearances, he has recorded a .305 BA, .347 OBP and .439 SLG with a 5.6% walk rate and a 13% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 30 steals on 35 attempts.
In 583 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has posted a 13.6% strikeout rate and an 11.3% walk rate while slashing .283/.362/.376 with six home runs, 52 RBIs and 60 runs scored. He has stolen 20 bases on 25 attempts.
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Sep 16, 2026
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