Cleveland Guardians @ Miami Marlins
Marlins try to keep home win streak going, host the Guardians
Cleveland Guardians (48-46, second in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (52-42, third in the NL East)
Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Parker Messick (7-5, 2.80 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 109 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (10-4, 4.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 92 strikeouts)
LINE: Marlins -120, Guardians -102; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins will try to keep their five-game home win streak intact when they take on the Cleveland Guardians.
Miami is 31-17 at home and 52-42 overall. The Marlins have a 20-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Cleveland has a 24-24 record in road games and a 48-46 record overall. The Guardians have a 16-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Liam Hicks ranks fifth on the Marlins with 23 extra base hits (nine doubles, a triple and 13 home runs). Kyle Stowers is 13 for 42 with two doubles, a triple, four home runs and 10 RBI over the last 10 games.
Chase DeLauter has 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 43 RBI while hitting .279 for the Guardians. Austin Hedges is 10 for 23 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 8-2, .323 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs
Guardians: 4-6, .228 batting average, 3.93 ERA, outscored by one run
INJURIES: Marlins: John King: 15-Day IL (ankle), Owen Caissie: 10-Day IL (calf), Josh Ekness: 60-Day IL (calf), Anthony Bender: 15-Day IL (shin), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (ribs), Robby Snelling: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Guardians: Angel Martinez: 10-Day IL (foot), Tim Herrin: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jose Ramirez: 10-Day IL (hand)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 47 | 45 | .511 | - | L3 |
| Cleveland | 48 | 46 | .511 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 48 | .489 | 2 | L1 |
| Detroit | 43 | 50 | .462 | 4.5 | W5 |
| Kansas City | 38 | 56 | .404 | 10 | L2 |
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 54 | 38 | .587 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 52 | 42 | .553 | 3 | W1 |
| Miami | 52 | 42 | .553 | 3 | W6 |
| Washington | 48 | 46 | .511 | 7 | W1 |
| New York | 40 | 54 | .426 | 15 | W2 |

