Baseball 15-Star Blockbuster - Sunday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- MLB
- Competition
- Athletics vs Miami Marlins
- Release Date
- 05/04/2025 01:36 AM
- Event Date
- 05/04/2025 01:40 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
-
Athletics -128
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- The Miami Marlins and Oakland Athletics will compete in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami beginning with first pitch at 1:40 p.m. ET. Both teams stand even at one win each as the Athletics claimed the series opener with a 6-1 victory while the Marlins secured a thrilling 9-6 win in Saturday's game.
After trailing 6-4 the Miami Marlins made an incredible comeback by scoring five runs during the bottom of the ninth inning. Kyle Stowers delivered the game-winning grand slam and his second home run of the day to tie for the team lead with six homers and 25 RBIs this season. Lake Bachar secured the victory for the Marlins by pitching two innings in which he gave up only one run. Brent Rooker, JJ Bleday, and Luis Urías delivered strong offensive performances by hitting home runs for the Athletics while their bullpen struggled late with Mason Miller surrendering the crucial runs.
The Sunday game will pit Oakland's left-handed pitcher JP Sears (4-2 record and 2.94 ERA) against Miami's right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera (0-1 record and 7.23 ERA). As a dependable starter for the Athletics JP Sears delivers an average of 5.5 innings per start while limiting opponents to a .231 batting average. During his most recent game he gave up only one earned run in 5.2 innings while facing the Texas Rangers. Edward Cabrera has faced difficulties throughout the season by giving up 20 earned runs during 18.2 innings while allowing a .286 batting average against him. The previous season saw him excel against the Athletics with six shutout innings and 10 strikeouts.
The Athletics' offensive leaders are Jacob Wilson with a .328 batting average and Tyler Soderstrom who has slugged nine home runs and delivered 24 RBIs. Kyle Stowers leads the Marlins' offense with a .324 batting average and six home runs along with 25 RBIs while Matt Mervis contributes seven home runs.
I really like Sears here in this spot on Sunday. I'll take the A's.
Jim's play: Oakland A's.
