Zack Greinke (5-2, 1.70 ERA) takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-34) as they meet Jose Urena (1-3, 4.34 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (31-45) in the last of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The Marlins won the last game 3-2 and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 28 and will air on SportsNet LA and FSN-FL.
In his last start, Urena pitched 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out two and walking three in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals. Dee Gordon (.355, 39 Rs, 17 RBIs, 26 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. In his career against the Marlins, Greinke is 3-0 with a 3.51 ERA. He gets a strong Miami offense that’s batting .255. Justin Turner (.320, 30 Rs, 11 HRs, 36 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Dodgers, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Miami, a +158 underdog, will look to capitalize at home against Los Angeles. Oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at seven runs. The Marlins have a losing record of 15-27 when playing as the underdog and an overall money line of -1,655. They are 1-8 as the underdog over their last 10 games. The Marlins don’t give up many hits to opposing batters at Marlins Park, ranking third in the NL with only 8.2 hits allowed per home game.
On the other side, the Dodgers have a record of 36-30 when they are favored and are -507 overall with the money line. The Dodgers are known for their power, smashing 97 home runs. The Dodgers average 3.6 walks per game, making them the most disciplined team in the NL. The Dodgers are a problem for opposing batters, sporting a 3.22 ERA this season. They have a WHIP of 1.18, second best in the MLB. The Los Angeles pitching staff has been an intimidating group this year, averaging an NL-best 8.7 strikeouts per game.
In their previous five games this season, the Dodgers have a 3-2 record. The Marlins will take on a right-hander (Greinke) in this game and have a 22-36 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Urena will take the mound against the Dodgers, who have a 38-25 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
For the fifth time this season, the Dodgers registered at least two errors in a game.
When the Marlins play into extra innings, they have a 3-1 record. The Dodgers are 3-3 when their games exceed nine innings.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing zero walks during their last outing. The Marlins have a 3-10 record when opponents give up that many walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 24-12. The Dodgers have a 29-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Miami has earned 280 this season. Los Angeles ranks 10th with 322 runs.
Ranking first in walks, Los Angeles has earned 267 this season. Miami ranks 25th with 174 walks.
When the Marlins hit at least one home run, they are 20-26. When the Dodgers hit at least one homer, they have a 34-21 record.
