Miami Marlins vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 2 2026

The Miami Marlins, sitting at an even 55–55, will take on the New York Mets, who come in at 47–63, on Sunday at Citi Field in Queens. It’s the third matchup in their four-game series, and with the set entering its later stages, both teams will be looking to gain some momentum and set the tone heading into the series finale. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.

Miami vs. New York Game Information

• August 2, 2026
• 1:40 PM EST
• Citi Field
• MLB.TV/Marlins.TV/SportsNet New York/WBFS-TV Miami/Fubo

New York Form & Recent Results

New York heads into this matchup riding a bit of momentum, coming off a win and having taken four of their last five games overall before the Friday and Saturday meetings with the Marlins. That recent stretch has included some impressive home performances, with one win against Miami, two against Atlanta, and another against the Dodgers, showing they’ve been able to handle both divisional competition and top-tier opponents. The Mets have generally been swinging the bats well lately, and they’ll look to keep that energy going as they continue this series and try to put pressure on a Miami team fighting to stay in the playoff picture.

In Thursday’s 4–2 win over the Marlins, shortstop Francisco Lindor did his part at the plate, finishing 1-for-4 with a single, crossing the plate for a run, and driving in another. On the mound, starter Nolan McLean gave New York a solid outing, working 6.1 innings while giving up six hits and two earned runs, he also issued two walks but balanced that out with six strikeouts to help keep Miami’s offense in check. Over the season, Juan Soto has been the Mets’ biggest power threat, leading the team with 21 home runs, while Marcus Semien and Francisco Alvarez sit next on the list with 12 apiece. Bo Bichette has been their most productive run producer, topping the roster with 53 RBIs, and Soto has also set the tone with the highest batting average on the team at .283. With New York averaging 5.8 runs per game over their last five overall, they’ll aim to keep scoring early and often on Sunday afternoon and in the process, make life even harder for Miami in the playoff race.

Miami Form & Recent Results

Miami comes into this matchup trying to shake off a one-game skid, but the bigger picture is still fairly positive. Before dropping their most recent games on Friday and Saturday, the Marlins had won three of their last five, including an impressive home sweep of the Phillies that showed what they can look like when everything clicks. That stretch gave Miami a much-needed boost, and it’s the kind of baseball they’ll be hoping to get back to that includes steady offense, timely power, and enough run support to put pressure on the other team early.

Even in Thursday’s 4–2 loss to the Mets in Queens, Miami’s lineup showed some life, especially with first baseman Kyle Stowers delivering a productive night. Stowers finished 1-for-3 with a walk, but made his one hit count by launching a home run, scoring a run, and driving in an RBI. Overall, the Marlins collected seven hits in that game and generated power with two homers, adding up to 13 total bases, even if it still wasn’t enough to come away with the win. On the season, the team’s home run leaders have been left fielder Heriberto Hernandez with 16, followed closely by Stowers with 15. Catcher Liam Hicks has been Miami’s main run producer, leading the club with 60 RBIs, while shortstop Otto Lopez has been their most consistent hitter, pacing the roster with a strong .325 batting average. Over their last five games, Miami is averaging 4.8 runs per game, and they’ll be looking to turn that steady scoring into wins and recapture the momentum they carried earlier in the season.

Key Stats

• Miami’s Otto Lopez this season: 9 HRs, 50 RBI, .325 AVG
• New York’s Juan Soto this season: 21 HRs, 52 RBI, .283 AVG

Miami vs. New York Picks and Prediction

The Marlins have hit a pretty serious slump lately, and it’s starting to show in the standings, as they’ve drifted back toward the .500 mark after looking sharper earlier on. They’ll try to steady the ship on Sunday when they head to New York for the third game of this four-game set against the Mets. Miami will hand the ball to right-hander Sandy Alcantara, who comes in with an 11–6 record and a 3.82 ERA. The hope is that he can set the tone early, keep the Mets’ bats quiet right out of the gate, and give the Marlins a chance to regain some momentum in the series. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-2.