The Miami Marlins are desperate to snap a four-game losing streak as they host the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. After a rough stretch, Miami (16-21) sits fourth in the NL East, while Baltimore (17-20) is third in the AL East. Both teams are looking to gain momentum early in the season.

On the mound, the Marlins will send Max Meyer (2-0, 2.68 ERA) to the hill. Meyer has been stellar, racking up 40 strikeouts with a WHIP of 1.03, making him a key asset for Miami. The Orioles counter with Cade Povich (1-1, 4.41 ERA), who will need to step up against a Marlins lineup that thrives when hitting home runs (5-2 record in such games).

Baltimore has struggled on the road (8-11) and has a 10-17 record when allowing at least one home run. Meanwhile, Miami has been solid at home (11-11) but needs to break out of their recent slump—over the last 10 games, they're hitting just .219 and have been outscored by 10 runs.

Key players to watch include Marlins catcher Liam Hicks, who is batting .321 with eight home runs, and Esteury Ruiz, who has been hot with two homers in his last 10 games. For the Orioles, Taylor Ward is hitting .285 with 13 doubles, and Pete Alonso has been on fire, slugging four home runs in his last 10 games.

Injury-wise, both teams are banged up. Miami is missing reliever Pete Fairbanks (thumb) and several others, while Baltimore has a lengthy list that includes Jordan Westburg, Heston Kjerstad, and Ryan Mountcastle. Depth will be tested as these division rivals clash under the Miami sun.