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Rays vs. Marlins: Pitching Duel on Deck!
16 May
Summary
- Rays and Marlins face off Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET.
- Nick Martinez starts for the first-place Rays (29-14).
- Sandy Alcantara pitches for the fourth-place Marlins (20-25).
The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to host the Miami Marlins this Saturday, with the game set to begin at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time. As of today, May 16, 2026, the Rays are enjoying a strong season, holding a 29-14 record and the top spot in the American League East division. Their expected starting pitcher for this matchup is Nick Martinez, who has an impressive 4-1 record and a 1.70 earned run average.
Conversely, the Miami Marlins are positioned fourth in the National League East with a 20-25 record. They are expected to have Sandy Alcantara on the mound. Alcantara's record stands at 3-2 with a 3.90 ERA. This game presents an opportunity for the Marlins to improve their standing against a division leader.
