Free MLB Picks Today: Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics 6/3/23

The Miami Marlins (30-28) host the Oakland Athletics (12-47) at loanDepot park on Saturday. The Marlins took Friday’s series opener 4-0.

Edward Cabrera threw six scoreless innings – striking out 10 – for the win. Jesus Sanchez went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the win. Ramon Laureano was 1 for 1 for the Athletics.

ON THE MOUND

Luis Medina (0-4, 6.83 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Oakland. The right-hander allowed five runs in 5.1 innings of relief in his last appearance, a 10-1 road defeat against the Astros on Sunday.

He was charged with the loss, giving up seven hits while striking out five and walking three.Righty Eury Perez (2-1, 2.84 ERA) gets the start for Miami.

It’s his first appearance of the season against the Athletics. In his last start on Sunday, Perez got the win on the road against the Angels. He threw five scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out three and walking four in the 2-0 triumph.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Oakland has averaged 2.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 3.4. Against right-handed pitchers like Perez this season, the A’s have a .621 OPS, lowest in the league. Ryan Noda is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a .850 OPS in 129 at-bats.

Miami is averaging only 2.6 runs per game in the last five, down from 3.7 for the season, with their slugging percentage falling to .318 from .392.

The Fish have a .682 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .941 OPS over 143 at-bats, Luis Arraez has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Oakland is on a 12-game losing streak away from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, bringing their record to 5-23 in 2023. The A’s have scored 3.6 runs per game away from home, while allowing 7.3 runs.

Miami has gone 16-13 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 3.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.4. The teams have split their last six games head-to-head at loanDepot park, though Miami has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.2-4.5.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Athletics are fifth in the AL West, 25 games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Marlins are second in the NL East, three games behind the Braves.