The Miami Marlins are visiting the Tampa Bay Rays. This is Game 2 of the two-game series. The Marlins were busy not just on the field but the trade deadline. The Marlins gave up starting pitcher Trevor Rogers to the Orioles and in turn the Marlins received second baseman Connor Norby.
The Marlins also traded 1B Josh Bell to the Arizona Diamondbacks and The Padres acquried Marlins closer Tanner Scott. As the Marlins are trading players and rebuilding the odds are stacked up against them
The Rays are in fourth place in the AL East and 8.5 games back from the Baltimore Orioles who are in first place of the AL East. The Rays won the 1st game 9-3 last night and are projected favorites again against the Marlins to win -240.
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Miami Marlins | +1.5
(-105) |
o7.5
(-105) |
+200 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | -1.5
(-115) |
u7.5
(-115) |
-240 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Fixture: Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays
- Date and Time: July 31st, 2024 at 12:10pm ET
- Location: Tropicana Field
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Miami Marlins | vs. | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 39-68 | Record | 55-52 |
| 3.61 | Runs/G | 4.02 |
| .237 | BA | .234 |
| .291 | OBP | .312 |
| .364 | SLG | .374 |
| .654 | OPS | .686 |
| 93 | HR | 101 |
| 67 | SB | 113 |
| 4.53 | ERA | 4.06 |
| 1.37 | WHIP | 1.24 |
| 20 | Saves | 34 |
| 0.981 | Fielding % | 0.985 |
Key Stats
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins has starting RHP Roddery Munoz, he has an ERA of 5.61, 50 strikeouts and the team is 1-5 in his last six starts. Munoz has not played much this season, the Marlins have traded players at the trade deadline so they will not be as competitive. Munoz is 0-3 on the road and has an ERA of 4.91.
Jake Burger is the leading team batter he scored a solo home run last night against the Rays. His batting averages away from LoanDepot are a batting average of .270, nine home runs, and 21 RBIs. In his last seven games, Burger has four runs, two homers, and a pair of RBIs. His numbers are okay in the last seven games for the Marlins.
Tampa Bay Rays
Taj Bradley will be starting for the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. Bradley is 6-4 in his last 10 decisions. He has an ERA of 2.43 and 97 strikeouts.
Jose Siri leads the Rays with home runs 14 and 37 RBIs. At home, Siri has a batting average of .190, 9 home runs and 21 RBIs.
Prediction
Final thoughts on this game two match up against the Marlins and Rays is that the Rays will again tonight. The Marlins are rebuilding their team this is clear from trading star players at the trade deadline for top prospects and clearing cap space.
The Rays are a better team than the Marlins despite the Rays being in fourth place in the AL East division.
The Rays should be able to win against the Marlins again tonight with Marlins pitcher Munoz lack of starts this season and having a high ERA.
Final Pick
Tampa Bay Rays, -240
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