Miami Marlins defeat Tampa Bay Rays 10-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Miami Marlins 10, Tampa Bay Rays 5
The Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Tropicana Field. The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 15 runs combined.
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays final score and game recap
The Miami Marlins won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sandy Alcantara (Miami Marlins): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Javier Sanoja (Miami Marlins): 2-for-5, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Nick Martinez (Tampa Bay Rays): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays): 2-for-5, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
The Miami Marlins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Rays -1.5.
Did Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 7.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Marlins 21-25 in the 2026 regular season (14-12 at home, 7-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 29-15 in the 2026 regular season (15-5 at home, 14-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 18 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays?
Next for the Miami Marlins: at the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: the Miami Marlins at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.