Marlins host Padres aiming to end 4-game home skid

The Miami Marlins seek to end a four-game home losing streak when they host the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Both teams enter with near-identical records: the Padres at 51-53 and the Marlins at 52-52, each sitting third in their respective divisions.

According to the Daily Jefferson County Union, the Marlins have lost 10 straight games overall, with a .214 batting average and a 4.33 ERA over that span. The Padres are 5-5 in their last 10, outscoring opponents by 17 runs. Key performers include Marlins' Otto Lopez (.330 average) and Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (.283) and Ty France, who has six homers in the last 10 games.

The pitching matchup features left-hander JP Sears (2-3, 4.38 ERA) for San Diego and right-hander Eury Perez (5-7, 3.53 ERA) for Miami. Sears has 20 strikeouts, while Perez leads with 104. The game is the second meeting between the teams this season. The Marlins are listed as -141 favorites, with an over/under of 8 runs.

Both teams face significant injury lists. The Marlins have 10 players on the injured list, including Josh Ekness (calf) and Anthony Bender (shin). The Padres have 10 on the IL as well, including Lucas Giolito (elbow) and Joe Musgrove (elbow). The game is scheduled for July 25, with coverage on various streaming platforms.