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Miami (49-53) at Milwaukee (61-42)
- When: Jul 26 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Where to watch: FDSFL
Marlins vs. Brewers: Can Miami’s "Junk" Hold up Against Milwaukee’s Bats?
Moneyline: Milwaukee (-164)
Runline: Milwaukee -1.5 (+130)
Total: 8.5
Miami Marlins – Riding the Fish Wave
The Miami Marlins (49-53) are swimming upstream but somehow staying afloat, currently riding a three-game winning streak. Their road record (25-24) screams “average,” but lately, they’ve been hitting just enough to make things interesting. Miami’s recipe for success this season? Hit two home runs and suddenly look like a team that knows what it’s doing, they’re 14-7 when that magic number hits.
Kyle Stowers has been the team’s power source, belting 23 homers and leading the charge for an offense that’s as unpredictable as Miami weather. Otto Lopez, meanwhile, is seeing the ball well, going 12-for-39 over his last 10 games with five doubles and two bombs.
On the mound, Janson Junk (4-2, 3.09 ERA) gets the start. Despite his name sounding like a bad garage sale find, Junk has been anything but trash, posting a solid WHIP of 1.03 and keeping hitters honest with a sneaky fastball-slider mix. Still, this will be a tall order against a Brewers team that feasts on pitching mistakes.
Milwaukee Brewers – Brew Crew Business
The Brewers (61-42) are brewing up wins at a scary pace, holding first place in the NL Central and sporting a shiny 33-18 home record. When Milwaukee racks up eight or more hits, they’re practically unbeatable at 46-13, so the Marlins better keep those bats cold.
Brice Turang remains a steady bat with 16 doubles, while Jackson Chourio has been scorching hot, going 15-for-42 over his last 10 games with two homers. Milwaukee’s lineup doesn’t just hit, it wears pitchers down like an old coffee grinder.
Jose Quintana (7-3, 3.49 ERA) takes the mound, and while he’s not a strikeout king, he’s the type of pitcher who lulls batters into weak contact and lazy fly balls. Combine that with Milwaukee’s 8-2 record in their last 10, and you have a team firing on all cylinders.
Prediction – Beer Over Fish
The Marlins may be riding a three-game heater, but Milwaukee’s offense and home dominance should put them back in their place. Expect Junk to keep it close early, but the Brewers’ lineup likely grinds out a late surge.
Final Score Prediction: Brewers 5, Marlins 3
Bets Bet: Milwaukee -1.5 (+130)
Total: Under 8.5 (-115)
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