The final game of the three-game series between the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers on April 30, 2025, at Dodger Stadium offers a high-stakes opportunity for both teams to finish the month on a defining note. The Dodgers, sitting comfortably atop the NL West with a 20–10 record, have been dominant at home with a 14–3 mark and are riding a wave of offensive firepower and consistent pitching that has overwhelmed the visiting Marlins throughout the series. In contrast, Miami enters the finale with a 12–17 record and a four-game losing streak that has exposed glaring inconsistencies both on the mound and at the plate. The pitching matchup sets up as a fascinating contrast: the Dodgers turn to right-hander Tony Gonsolin, making his first start of the season after rehabbing from a spring training injury, while the Marlins send Cal Quantrill to the mound, a right-hander looking to stabilize his rocky campaign, which currently includes a 7.83 ERA and struggles with command and run prevention. Gonsolin’s return provides the Dodgers a boost in rotation depth, especially with key starters still sidelined, and he’ll likely be on a moderate pitch count, forcing the Dodgers’ bullpen to play a significant role in protecting any early lead. Meanwhile, Quantrill must navigate a loaded Dodgers lineup that has been relentless lately, led by Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, all of whom have contributed heavily to a run of four games out of five with at least seven runs scored.

Ohtani in particular has been scorching at the plate, reaching base multiple times per game and delivering both power and clutch hitting, while Teoscar Hernández has quietly emerged as a key RBI presence with a streak of consecutive home runs. The Marlins’ best offensive weapons include Dane Myers, whose recent pinch-hit grand slam against Oakland showcased his upside, and Xavier Edwards, who brings speed and contact from the top of the lineup, though neither have delivered with consistent volume. Miami’s bullpen has been taxed and will need to step up should Quantrill falter early, especially with Gonsolin expected to hand off some portion of the game to L.A.’s formidable relief corps. Statistically, the matchup leans toward a high-scoring affair: both teams have frequently hit the over in recent contests, and with shaky starting pitching on one side and a limited debut workload on the other, both offenses could have the upper hand early. For Miami, the focus must be on aggressive situational hitting and clean defense to limit the explosive Dodgers, while Los Angeles will look to put the game out of reach early and continue asserting their status as a league powerhouse. Whether the Marlins can stop the bleeding or the Dodgers can extend their home dominance, this game provides a clear snapshot of where each team stands as April draws to a close—and what challenges lie ahead in May.