Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks 5/11/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Miami Marlins conclude a three-game series on the road Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miami dropped to 13-16 following its 4-3 loss to Arizona on Monday in the opening game of the series. Miami has lost two straight and eight of the last nine. The Marlins are third in the American League East, 6 ½ games behind the first place New York Mets.

Jazz Chisholm Jr is batting .300 to lead Miami and the second baseman has team highs in home runs with five and RBIs with 21. First baseman Jesus Aguilar is the leader in hits with 27 and right fielder Garrett Cooper is the leader in on-base percentage of .355. On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins will send Sandy Alcantara to the mound. The right-hander is 2-2 with a 3.03 ERA, 31 Ks and 18 BBs.

With his victory over Miami on Monday, Arizona improved to 16-14. The Diamondbacks were led by Ketel Marte, who hit a solo home run and started a double play in the top of the ninth inning to end the game for the D-Backs. Arizona has won two straight and six of the last seven. The Diamondbacks are last in the National League West, but only 4 ½ games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Daulton Varsho is batting .255 to lead Arizona and the center fielder has team highs in RBIs with 14 and hits with 25. First baseman Christine Walker is the leader in home runs six and right fielder Pavin Smith is the leader in on-base percentage of .337. On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will send Merrill Kelly to the mound. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 1.22 ERA, 34 Ks and 9 BBs.