After taking the first two games with solid pitching and timely hitting, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in a position to complete their first sweep of the 2025 season over the Miami Marlins.
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Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) throws in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field. Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Who’s taking the hill today?
Eduardo Rodriguez makes his fourth start of the 2025 season, as he is sporting a 3.35 ERA so far. In four starts he has struck out 20 hitters and has only given up two home runs. His last outing didn’t far too well, as he was dealt a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he went six innings and gave up two earned runs on three hits. So far, E-Rod has been decent to start the season but has been a victim of poor defensive play that hurt his outings. His last game against Miami was back in August of 2024, where he pitched 5.1 innings and allowed only one earned run.
Miami will be having Edward Cabrera toe the rubber today, as he comes in with a 3.18 ERA. He will look to overcome injuries this season, as his last two years have been plagued by oblique and shoulder injuries. After starting this season with a blister, he now makes his second start for the Marlins. He is prone to giving up the long ball, as in his last outing against the D-Backs, he threw six innings but gave up three runs as Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run in that game.
Key players to watch:
Apr 16, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith (26) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Xavier Edwards has reached base four times for Miami, and although Edwards has yet to cross the plate, he will look to continue his hot-hitting streak. Pavin Smith has been, “paving the way”, as his plate discipline has netted him multi-hit games in three of the last six. Smith went 2-for-4 also with a home run in Wednesday’s win.
The Snakes will look to sweep the Marlins and get the brooms out in Miami on Thursday afternoon. The first pitch is today at 9:10 a.m. MST.
Your plans for the morning?
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Apr 16, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) celebrates a two-run home run in the eighth inning as Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (34) looks on at loanDepot Park. Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Recap: Home run party for Arizona Diamondbacks help win fourth series of 2025 season over Marlins
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
