Marlins vs Giants Picks and Prediction – 9/1/2024

On Sunday, the Miami Marlins (49-85) face off against the San Francisco Giants (67-68) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Hayden Birdsong pitched 3.2 innings and allowed 5 earned runs in their 6-0 loss to Milwaukee. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

San Francisco comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against Miami. Matt Chapman is the top home run hitter for the San Francisco Giants this season, having knocked 21 balls out of the park. Close behind him is Heliot Ramos, who has hit 20 home runs. Ramos isn't just a power hitter; he also leads the team in RBIs with 65 this season. When it comes to batting average, Matt Chapman again stands out, leading the team with a .244 average. In their recent performances, the Giants have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 4.4 runs over their last five games. This has contributed to their current position of fourth place in the NL West Division, trailing the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers by thirteen and a half games and lagging behind the Atlanta Braves by six and a half games for the third Wild Card spot. As they prepare to face the Miami Marlins, who hold the worst record in the National League, the Giants are eager to break their losing streak. On average, the Giants score 4.3 runs per game, showing that they have some offensive potential despite their current struggles.

Miami enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their first two games against San Francisco. In their impressive 12-8 victory over Colorado, Derek Hill shone for the Marlins by going 3-for-6 at the plate. He drove in three runs, scored twice himself, and blasted two home runs. Jake Burger stands out as Miami's top home run hitter, having smashed 25 homers this season. Jesus Sanchez follows as the team's second-best in this category with 17 home runs to his name. Burger also leads the team in RBIs, accumulating 59 so far this season, and he holds the highest batting average for Miami at .249. Over their last five matchups, the Marlins have averaged a robust 6.4 runs per game. Despite this recent offensive surge, they languish in the bottom spot of the NL East Division, trailing Philadelphia by a daunting thirty-game margin. Miami aims to build on their current winning streak but faces a tough challenge as the Giants are determined to dominate the early innings. On average, the Marlins have been scoring 3.8 runs per game this season.

San Francisco's pitcher, Logan Webb, has posted an 11-8 record with an ERA of 3.24 so far this season. Facing the Miami Marlins, who currently hold the position as the weakest team in the National League, the Giants see a prime opportunity to boost their performance. Throughout the season, San Francisco has struggled to break away from a .500 win-loss ratio. As the season winds down, they are eager for a victory in this game to potentially ignite a streak of wins and build some much-needed momentum. Final Score Prediction, San Francisco Giants win 6-0.