[Jul 25, 2026 (Sat)] MLB Analysis Padres vs Marlins Preview - BeaverStats

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Padres vs Marlins (07.25 08:10, loanDepot Park)

Starters: Padres German Marquez / Marlins Ryan Gusto

The standings alone say Miami is a step ahead — 9th place at .510 versus San Diego 11th at .490 — but the recent trend flips that completely. The Marlins are riding a brutal nine-game losing streak, while the Padres have only dropped two straight, so leaning on the standings alone would be misleading here.

Gusto velocity has bounced between 93-94 mph before spiking to 96 in his last outing, while Marquez has been steady in the 94-95 range. Season ERA gives Gusto a slight edge, 4.70 to 5.24.

The last-five-start FIP numbers move in opposite directions. Gusto is down to 3.57, better than his season ERA, though that is over just 12.2 innings, too small a sample to call it a real breakout yet. Marquez, meanwhile, has ballooned to 7.30, a clear sign his recent form has slipped.

Both lineups remain unconfirmed and could still change before first pitch.

The offensive split is sharp. Miami has cooled from a .266 season average to .209 over the last five games, while San Diego has heated up from .233 to .311 — the Padres bats are clicking even as the team stumbles.

The bullpens favor Miami slightly on freshness — just 8.2 innings recently at a 4.42 ERA, compared to San Diego 12.1 innings at 4.82.

Put together, Miami holds the standings edge, but the nine-game skid and a cold offense are real red flags, while San Diego hot bats and fresher bullpen put them in decent position to keep this one close.