The Miami Marlins are set to host the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, with both teams looking to turn their seasons around after identical 16-20 starts. The Marlins will be riding high after Liam Hicks delivered a four-hit performance in Tuesday's matchup, showing the kind of offensive spark that could fuel a much-needed winning streak.

Hicks has been a powerhouse at the plate this season, leading Miami with eight home runs and a .575 slugging percentage. His recent hot streak, combined with Esteury Ruiz's two home runs in the last 10 games, gives the Marlins a dynamic one-two punch in the lineup. The team has been particularly strong at home with an 11-10 record, and they're nearly unbeatable (13-3) when they out-hit their opponents.

On the mound, the Marlins will turn to Eury Perez (2-3, 4.46 ERA), who brings 39 strikeouts this season and the ability to quiet a Baltimore lineup that ranks seventh in the American League in slugging percentage (.386). The Orioles counter with Brandon Young (2-1, 6.14 ERA), who will look to bounce back after a rough start to the season.

Baltimore's offense has been fueled by Gunnar Henderson, who has nine home runs and a team-leading 12 doubles, while Adley Rutschman has been sizzling with three homers in his last 10 games. However, the Orioles have struggled mightily on the road (7-11) and their pitching has been a major concern, posting a 7.74 ERA over the past 10 games while being outscored by 42 runs.

Both teams enter Wednesday's game on 3-7 skids, making this a critical matchup for momentum. The Marlins are slight favorites at -129, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. With Hicks swinging a hot bat and the Orioles' pitching staff reeling, Miami has a golden opportunity to stack wins and climb out of fourth place in the NL East.