Oakland Athletics vs. Miami Marlins: Game Preview and Pitching Matchup

In a matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Miami Marlins on Saturday, May 4, all eyes will be on the pitching duel between Paul Blackburn of the Athletics and Trevor Rogers of the Marlins.

Blackburn, with a record of 2-1 this season, will be looking to bounce back from a tough outing against the Baltimore Orioles in his last start. Despite that, Blackburn has shown consistency with three quality starts under his belt this year. The 30-year-old righty has been effective at keeping opponents at bay, holding them to a .221 batting average.

On the other side, Rogers will take the mound for the Marlins with a record of 0-4. The left-hander has yet to record a quality start this season but has been able to pitch deep into games, averaging 5.2 innings per start. Rogers will be looking to improve his performance and secure his first win of the season against the Athletics.

Offensively, Abraham Toro-Hernandez will be a key player to watch for the Athletics, with a batting average of .274 and an OPS of .783. On the Marlins side, Bryan De La Cruz has been a standout performer with a batting average of .255 and five home runs this season.

With both teams looking to improve their records, this matchup promises to be an exciting one for baseball fans. Tune in to NBCS-CA or catch the game on Fubo to see how the Athletics and Marlins fare in this showdown at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.