"Miami hit just 154 homers last season, which ranked 27th in the majors. At .393 last season, the Marlins ranked No. 15 in baseball in slugging percentage. There were just 19 teams in baseball with a lower batting average than Miami's .250 last season."
"Cincinnati averaged 1.0 home run per game to rank 21st in MLB action with 167 total home runs last season. Last year the Reds' .391 slugging percentage was 21st in the majors. Cincinnati's .245 batting average ranked 17th in MLB."
"Max Meyer heads to the mound for the Marlins to make his third start of the season, seeking his first win. He has pitched to a 4.66 ERA this season with 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.7 walks per nine across two games."
"Rhett Lowder (1-0) pitches first for the Reds to make his third start of the season, looking to build on his early success."
The Miami Marlins will play against the Cincinnati Reds on April 9, 2026, at loanDepot park. The game starts at 12:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Marlins.TV and Reds.TV. Both teams have injury concerns. Last season, the Marlins struggled offensively, ranking low in home runs and batting average. The Reds also had a modest performance in hitting metrics. Max Meyer will start for the Marlins, while Rhett Lowder takes the mound for the Reds.
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