Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview

After a 4-2 home-stand, the Miami Marlins hit the road for an important 10-game, 3-city road trip. The first opponent? The Diamondbacks, the team the Marlins just swept just last week.

The Miami Marlins had a successful home-stand sweeping the Diamondbacks, and then taking one from the Brewers. The Marlins offense was arguably the most impressive part from this 6-game stretch as they outscored opponents 29-13 during that span.

The first pitch times, as well as the probable pitching matchups for each game of the series can be found below (All games at Chase Field):

Miami Marlins (15-18, 4th in NL East) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (15-19, 4th in NL West)

Monday, May 10

First Pitch: 9:40 pm ET

Probable Starters: TBD vs Luke Weaver (1-3, 6.07 ERA)

Tuesday, May 11

First Pitch: 9:40 pm ET

Probable Starters: Pablo Lopez (0-2, 2.04 ERA) vs Madison Bumgarner (3-2, 4.91 ERA)

Wednesday, May 12

First Pitch: 9:40 pm ET

Probable Starters: Trevor Rogers (4-2, 1.89 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.04 ERA)

Thursday, May 13

First Pitch: 9:40 pm ET

Probable Starters: TBD vs TBD

Key to Win Series: Repeat Performance?

The Marlins swept the Diamondbacks last week, outscoring them 20-4 in three games. Miami had success in that series offensively against Weaver and Bumgarner, two pitchers they will see once again.

The Marlins pitching also dominated that series as well. Could we see a repeat performances?

Series Predictions

Offensive MVP: Miguel Rojas

It’s hard to bet against Rojas at the plate right now. Rojas went 11/24 at the plate during the 6-game home-stand over the last week, which also included going 7/12, 5 R, 2 2B, 3B, HR, and 4 RBIs in 3-games against Arizona.

Pitching MVP: Adam Cimber

Cimber has been lights-out during the month of May so far out of the Marlins bullpen. Combined through four appearances during May so far, Cimber has gone 5 innings pitched only allowing 2 hits and striking out 5 with an ERA of 0.00.

Bold Prediction: Garrett Cooper hits multiple HRs

Cooper is due at the plate, and could be on the verge of a big break-out series at any moment. Could it come this week against Arizona?

This is the start of a very important early season road-trip for the Miami Marlins. It will certainly be tougher to do, but a series win to build momentum before they travel to LA and Philadelphia would be massive for this club.