Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 11, 2024

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Jul 11, 2024 6:14 AM
The Miami Marlins look to bounce back as they face the Houston Astros on Thursday, July 11th at 8:10 PM at Minute Maid Park. The Astros, leading the series 2-0, aim to extend their dominance, leveraging their strong home record of 26-19. With the Marlins struggling on the road, it'll be an uphill battle for them to even the series.
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Marlins vs Astros starting pitchers

Marlins vs Astros statistics

Stat Marlins Astros
Hits 708 (24th) 824 (2nd)
Batting Average .230 (24th) .263 (1st)
Runs Batted In 310 (29th) 416 (10th)
Runs 319 (29th) 433 (Tied-10th)
Home Runs 73 (30th) 105 (Tied-9th)
Walks 194 (30th) 257 (23rd)
Stolen Bases 47 (24th) 60 (15th)
Strikeouts 741 (18th) 633 (30th)
Pitches 12333 (30th) 12683 (29th)

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/10/24 vs Miami Marlins W 9-1
7/9/24 vs Miami Marlins W 4-3
7/7/24 @ Minnesota Twins L 3-2
7/6/24 @ Minnesota Twins L 9-3
7/5/24 @ Minnesota Twins W 13-12

Miami Marlins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/10/24 @ Houston Astros L 9-1
7/9/24 @ Houston Astros L 4-3
7/7/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 7-4
7/6/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 4-3
7/5/24 vs Chicago White Sox L 3-2

Marlins vs Astros predictions

As the Miami Marlins gear up to face the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, there are a few players to keep an eye on. Jazz Chisholm has been showing some promise lately with his speed and ability to get on base, likely racking up runs if he can leverage his aggressive playstyle. On the pitching side, Roddery Munoz, despite a rough start to the season, has the ability to turn things around. His effectiveness in strikeout situations could be key in this matchup. Bryan De La Cruz, with his consistent hitting, could be the wildcard for the Marlins if they want to steal a game on the road.

For the Houston Astros, the spotlight shines bright on Jose Altuve, whose batting average has been stellar. His ability to get hits consistently could set the tone early in the game. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez, even though nursing a bit of soreness, remains a significant threat at the plate with his powerful swings likely driving in crucial runs if he plays. On the mound, although Jake Bloss has fewer innings under his belt this season, his potential for strikeouts in crucial moments could prove pivotal against the Marlins' lineup.

Taking into account the overall team stats and player performances, it seems the Astros hold a solid advantage, especially with their robust batting lineup and home field edge. The Marlins have shown flashes of brilliance but might find it challenging to overcome the Astros in their current form. Expect Houston to potentially extend their lead in this series unless Miami can somehow capitalize massively on any Astros' slip-ups. It's shaping up to be an intriguing game with Houston likely coming out on top.

Houston Astros injuries

  • Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Bloss (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Rhett Kouba (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Chris Gittens (1B): Day-To-Day

Miami Marlins injuries

Marlins vs Astros game info

Venue Minute Maid Park
Location Houston, Texas
First pitch Thu 8:10 PM
Temperature 84°
Chance of Rain 44%

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