Miami Marlins vs San Francisco Giants Prediction & Match Preview - April 9th | MLB Season 2022
The San Francisco Giants will host the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park on April 9. The start of the season seems particularly ripe for upsets, so the Marlins, who traveled all the way across the country to take on the National League West champions, could surprise everybody with a win.
The Giants will be starting Carlos Rod贸n, who hopes to stifle the Marlins' bats. The Marlins might lack the star power and offensive capabilities of their West Coast opponent, but they can still battle for a win. Young Miami righty Pablo Lopez will look to keep the game low-scoring and keep the offense in it.
Match Details
Fixture: Miami Marlins vs San Francisco Giants | Regular Season 2022
Date & Time: Saturday, April 9, 4:05 p.m. EDT
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
Miami Marlins Preview
After finishing near the bottom of the National League East in 2021, the Marlins start the season far from home and hope to kick off their elongated road trip with a win. They are significant underdogs, but with off-season acquisitions Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia plugged into the lineup, expect the Marlins to give a good fight.
Key Player - Jorge Soler
Soler will hit leadoff for the Marlins, and the outfielder seems primed for a big season. He's coming off a World Series MVP post-season with the Atlanta Braves. Going up against Webb, one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, is certainly a challenge, but expect this seasoned veteran to make his mark on the scorecard.
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Miami Marlins Predicted Lineup
Starting Pitcher - Pablo Lopez
- Jorge Soler, LF
- Garrett Cooper, 1B
- Jesus Sanchez, CF
- Jesus Aguilar, DH
- Avisail Garcia, RF
- Joey Wendle, 3B
- Miguel Rojas, SS
- Jacob Stallings,C
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B
San Francisco Giants Preview
One of the top teams in the MLB, who will be battling for the NL West crown all year, starts their season at home in California. Long-time first baseman Brandon Belt and free agent acquisition Joc Pederson will be salient in the Giants' return to championship success.
Key Player - Carlos Rod贸n
Carlos Rod贸n was one of the best starting pitchers in baseball in 2021, when he played for the Chicago White Sox. With an All-Star selection now under his belt and a fifth-place finish in last year's Cy Young voting, Carlos Rod贸n should be respected and feared as one of the best pitchers in the National League.
Carlos Rod贸n impressed throughout Spring Training, as posted by Alex Pavloic on Twitter.
Carlos Rod贸n threw two simulated innings and just one ball was put in play (a grounder by Ruf). Command was a little off, but the stuff is electric. None of the guys he faced could catch up to his fastball. https://t.co/dxGrjWhco0
"Carlos Rod贸n threw two simulated innings and just one ball was put in play (a grounder by Ruf). Command was a little off, but the stuff is electric." - @ Alex Pavlovic
Expect very few hits allowed when Carlos Rod贸n is on the mound.
San Francisco Giants Predicted Lineup
- Mike Yastrzemski, RF
- Brandon Belt, 1B
- Darin Ruf, DH
- Joc Pederson, LF
- Brandon Crawford, SS
- Wilmer Flores, 3B
- Thairo Estrada, 2B
- Steven Duggar, CF
- Joey Bart, C
Marlins vs Giants Match Prediction
The underdog Marlins have the pieces to take the fight the Giants and behind a superstar performance from Jorge Soler win the game 4-2. A disappointing start for the San Francisco Giants, but will have a chance to rebound in the third game of the series.
Where to Watch Marlins vs Giants
The April 9 matchup between the Miami Marlins and San Francisco Giants will be broadcast on the Bally Sports Florida network and NBCS BA at 4:05 p.m. EDT.