Athletics vs Marlins Picks and Prediction – 5/4/2025

The Athletics complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus the Miami Marlins. The Athletics are 18-15 following a 6-1 victory over Miami in the opening game of the series on Friday. Gunnar Hoglund won his Major League debut for the Athletics, allowing just one run across six innings. The Athletics are second in the American League West, two games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our MLB previews.

Jacob Wilson is batting .320 to lead the Athletics and has a team-high 39 hits. Tyler Soderstrom is the leader in home runs with nine, RBI with 24, and on-base percentage with .345. The Athletics are batting .251 with a .416 slugging percentage. On Sunday, the Athletics will send JP Sears to the mound. The left-hander is 4-2 with a 2.94 ERA, 30 Ks, and 6 BBs.

The Miami Marlins are 12-19 following Friday’s five-run loss to the Athletics. Miami has lost six straight and is struggling on the mound. The Marlins are at last in both ERA at 5.86 and WHIP at 1.57. Miami allows opposing hitters to average .269, which is 28th in baseball. Miami is last in the National League East, nine games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Kyle Stowers is batting .320 with 19 RBI and an on-base percentage of .391 to lead Miami in the three categories. Matt Mervis is the leader in home runs with seven, and Xavier Edwards is the leader in hits with 34. Miami is batting .253 with a .387 slugging percentage. On Sunday, Miami will send Edward Cabrera to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 7.23 ERA, 20 Ks, and 11 BBs.

The Athletics have won three straight and five of the last six, while Miami has lost each of its last six. Athletics starter JP Sears has had three consecutive strong outings, allowing three runs on 13 hits across 16.2 innings, with the Athletics winning each of the three. Miami starter Edward Cabrera has been hit hard in three consecutive outings, allowing 13 runs across 13 innings. Final Score Prediction: Athletics win 6-2.