Miami Marlins vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions May 4th 2025

Stowers’ Star Turn Lights Up Miami

Kyle Stowers enters Sunday’s series finale against Oakland in peak form, batting .324 with six homers, 25 RBIs and a .944 OPS. His walk-off grand slam off Mason Miller Saturday capped a two-homer night and underscored how Stowers is turning quality at-bats into highlight-reel moments, giving the Marlins a surge of confidence heading into this rubber game.

Pitching Spotlight: Cabrera vs. Sears Redux

Edward Cabrera (0–1, 7.23 ERA) boasts a 2.92 career ERA against the A’s, allowing zero runs in 14 innings and striking out 17. Against the rest of MLB, he’s struggled, but today’s matchup against JP Sears (4–2, 2.94 ERA) could tilt in his favor. Sears blanked Miami over 6⅓ innings in his lone career outing versus the Marlins and brings durability—32 starts in each of the past two seasons—to a rotation in flux.

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Supporting Cast: Bleday’s Spark and Catching Depth

Oakland’s JJ Bleday has torched the Marlins this series, going 4-for-8 with two homers and a double. His disciplined approach complements a pitching staff that leans on ground balls and soft contact. Miami may soon welcome catcher Nick Fortes back from the IL, adding protection for Cabrera and depth behind the plate as Jesus Sanchez and Otto Lopez hover on the injury radar.

Tactical Takeaways: Small Ball Meets Power

The A’s lead MLB in road wins (12–7) thanks to a contact-first approach and aggressive baserunning. Miami counters with exit-velocity pop from Stowers and situational hitting that has ignited late rallies. Expect Oakland to employ hit-and-run calls and infield shifts, while the Marlins look for launch angles and hard-hit opportunities to break through early.

Betting Angle

Cabrera’s A’s woes versus Sears’ road success suggest alternating momentum swings. The over on total runs and a play on Stowers prop homers hold appeal. For deeper analysis, check out our linked MLB Expert Picks.

Scoreline Forecast

Cabrera’s comfort against Oakland and Miami’s newfound confidence point to a close win for the Marlins, snapping their skid in dramatic fashion.