Jose Urena (1-3, 4.18 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (30-41) meet Carlos Martinez (7-3, 2.80 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (45-24) in the first of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 23 and will air on FS1.
In his most recent outing, Urena pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out one and walking four in a 2-1 loss to the Yankees. Dee Gordon (.356, 38 Rs, 17 RBIs, 24 SBs) played well again Sunday, going 3 for 5 with one run and one stolen base. The Cardinals were unsuccessful to the Twins 3-1 the last time Martinez pitched. He went 6.2 innings, allowing one, striking out six and walking three. Jhonny Peralta (.311, 32 Rs, 11 HRs, 40 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 Sunday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Miami’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 3.0 runs per game, below their season average of 4.1.
The Cardinals are a problem for opposing batters, sporting an NL-low 2.71 ERA this season. They also allow just 2.7 walks per game, good for fifth in the NL.
The Marlins will take on a right-hander (Martinez) in this game and have a 22-34 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Urena will take the mound against the Cardinals. Against righty starters this season, they’ve racked up an impressive 38-15 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – STL
Notes
The Marlins are 3-1 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are 5-3 in such matchups.
The Cardinals are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Marlins have a 12-28 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 23-11. The Cardinals have a 32-8 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 271 this season. St. Louis ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 279.
Ranking 24th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 167 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top half at 12th with 213.
When the Marlins hit at least one home run, they are 20-23. When the Cardinals hit at least one homer, they have a 28-10 record.
