Marlins Eye Redemption Against Mets at Clover Park

As the Marlins prepare to face the Mets at Clover Park, fans are anticipating a game that could mark a turning point in their preseason performance. The Marlins have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas for improvement in their recent outings. Their last game against the Phillies ended in a 3-3 tie, with Miami's hitters accumulating 13 hits but struggling to translate those into runs.

The team's batting average stood out at .351, and they reached base at an impressive rate with an on-base percentage (OBP) of 40 percent. However, despite having runners in scoring position on ten occasions, they only managed to hit successfully twice under those circumstances. This indicates a potential area of focus: capitalizing on scoring opportunities when they arise.

Pitching has been somewhat reliable for the Marlins bullpen, which maintained an ERA of 0.0 over 5.1 innings pitched against Philadelphia. Yet starters will need to tighten up their game after posting a higher ERA of over seven across nearly four innings.

In contrast, during their encounter with the Cardinals where they emerged victorious with eight runs to four, Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders — boasting a .375 batting average and driving home eight RBIs while hitting six times out of fourteen chances with runners in scoring position.

Defensively speaking, fielding has been solid for the Marlins who didn't commit any errors against St. Louis and held onto a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT). This defensive reliability will be crucial as they head into Clover Park — known for its grass surface which can influence ground balls and overall play dynamics.

The upcoming matchup promises to be an intriguing one as both teams look to fine-tune their squads before the regular season commences. Fans can catch this preseason clash live on WPIX network as it unfolds on March 17th at 12:10 PM ET from Port St Lucie's Clover Park.