Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays - June 8, 2025

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

The Miami Marlins face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

The game is scheduled for Sunday at 12:10 p.m. EDT in Tampa, Florida. The Marlins enter the game with a 24-38 record, placing them fifth in the NL East. The Rays hold a 34-30 record, good for third in the AL East.

Pitching Matchup

Marlins: Anthony Veneziano (0-0, 4.58 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)

Rays: Drew Rasmussen (5-4, 2.14 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Rays -252, Marlins +203; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Outlook

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.

Tampa Bay is 34-30 overall and 22-20 in home games. Rays hitters are batting a collective .247, which ranks eighth in the AL.

Miami has a 24-38 record overall and a 10-18 record in road games. The Marlins have gone 13-32 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

Sunday's game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Marlins are ahead 3-2 in the season series.

Recent Form

Rays: 7-3 in their last 10 games, with a .260 batting average, 2.83 ERA, and outscoring opponents by 32 runs.

Marlins: 3-7 in their last 10 games, with a .250 batting average, 4.25 ERA, and outscored by seven runs.

Key Players

For the Rays, Jonathan Aranda has 12 doubles, seven home runs and 34 RBI. Junior Caminero is 14 for 40 with five doubles and six home runs over the last 10 games.

For the Marlins, Xavier Edwards has a .284 batting average to lead the team, with five doubles and a triple. Jesus Sanchez is 14 for 35 with two home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.

Injury Update

Rays: Jonny Deluca (shoulder), Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Hunter Bigge (lat), Shane McClanahan (tricep), Richie Palacios (knee), Alex Faedo (shoulder), Nathan Lavender (elbow).

Marlins: Jesus Tinoco (forearm), Max Meyer (hip), Derek Hill (wrist), Rob Brantly (lat), Griffin Conine (arm), Andrew Nardi (back), Braxton Garrett (elbow), Eury Perez (elbow).

In summary

The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12:10 PM EDT in Tampa, Florida. The Marlins, fifth in the NL East with a 24-38 record, send Anthony Veneziano to the mound. The Rays, third in the AL East at 34-30, counter with Drew Rasmussen. Tampa Bay is favored with a 22-20 home record, while Miami is 10-18 on the road. The Marlins lead the season series 3-2. Recent form favors the Rays (7-3 in last 10) over the Marlins (3-7). Key hitters include Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero for the Rays, and Xavier Edwards and Jesus Sanchez for the Marlins. Both teams have several players on the injured list.

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