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The Miami Marlins arrive in New York carrying something they haven’t had in weeks: momentum. After setting a franchise record with 12 consecutive losses, Miami has rattled off three straight wins to stabilize, including a dominant stretch against Philadelphia that featured Sandy Alcantara’s return to form and late-game heroics from Griffin Conine. The Marlins are a team that just remembered what winning feels like, and that matters.

The Mets, meanwhile, are trying to build on their own recent energy. Francisco Lindor delivered one of the more electric individual performances of the season Monday, going deep twice and tripling to drive in six runs in a blowout of Atlanta. New York has gone 5-5 over its last ten games — inconsistent, but not without flashes of the offense that can make Citi Field uncomfortable for visitors.

Otto Lopez is hitting .329 with 138 hits and 65 runs scored for Miami, making him one of the more quietly dangerous leadoff threats in the National League. For the Mets, Francisco Alvarez brings 12 home runs and a .258 average behind the plate, and A.J. Ewing has contributed 14 stolen bases and 32 runs. Both teams have reasons to play with urgency, and both have players capable of deciding this game on their own.

Miami Marlins at New York Mets Game Information

Game Date: July 30, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet NY, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits 8.5 games back in the division, and with a 55-54 record, the Marlins are a team that cannot afford to let a three-game winning streak fade into another prolonged slide. Every game in this stretch matters if they want to stay relevant in the wild card conversation. The Mets at 46-63 are 17.5 games out, so the standings pressure falls squarely on Miami’s shoulders. For New York, this is an opportunity to play spoiler against a team fighting for its postseason life — and the Mets have the pitching depth to make that uncomfortable.

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 46-63
Home Record: 24-31
Away Record: 22-32
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .422

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-54
Home Record: 34-23
Away Record: 21-31
Division Record: 9-10
Streak: 3 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .505

Stat Leaders

New York Mets (46-63, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Bo Bichette, 53 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 54 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 110 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Carl Edwards Jr., 1.50 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 142 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 7 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 15 SV

Miami Marlins (55-54, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.329
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Heriberto Hernández, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 65 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 138 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 25 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 121 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 11 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 15 SV

What to Watch For

Xavier Edwards has been one of Miami’s most consistent contributors, hitting .291 with 116 hits, 51 runs, 39 RBI, and 18 stolen bases. He has been a catalyst in the Marlins’ recent resurgence, and his ability to get on base and create pressure on the basepaths gives Miami a dimension that can unravel a pitching staff. Kyle Stowers adds punch with 14 home runs and 46 RBI, and Heriberto Hernández has 16 home runs to give the lineup legitimate middle-of-the-order danger.

On the Mets’ side, the injury report has thinned the roster considerably — Juan Soto is on the 10-day IL with a calf injury, and Mark Vientos is also sidelined with a hand issue. That creates space for players like Brett Baty, who has 6 home runs and 33 RBI, and Marcus Semien, who brings 12 home runs and 35 RBI to a lineup that needs production from multiple sources.

Nolan McLean has 142 strikeouts and 7 wins for New York, making him the most compelling arm the Mets can put forward. Eury Pérez counters with 106 strikeouts and a 3.56 ERA for Miami — a young pitcher who has shown the ability to control games. A Pérez-McLean matchup would give this game a genuine pitching duel worth watching closely.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to left calf strain.
Dedniel Núñez – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Clay Holmes – Fibula (D60) – The New York Mets transferred RHP Clay Holmes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to his right fibula fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

Owen Caissie – Calf (D10) – The Miami Marlins placed OF Owen Caissie on the 10-day injured list with right calf strain.
William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Josh Ekness – Calf (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred RHP Josh Ekness to the 60-day injured list with a right calf strain.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 30, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
July 31, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 01, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 02, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 04, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 05, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 06, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 07, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
August 08, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
August 09, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 30, 2026 at New York Mets
July 31, 2026 at New York Mets
August 01, 2026 at New York Mets
August 02, 2026 at New York Mets
August 04, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 05, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 06, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 07, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 08, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 09, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels

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