Mike Foltynewicz (3-3, 5.40 ERA) and Tom Koehler (8-8, 3.71 ERA) take the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (50-60) and the Miami Marlins (43-67) at Turner Field. The Marlins lost the last game 6-3, continuing a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 8 and can be seen on FSFL and FSSO.
Foltynewicz pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering six runs and walking one in a 9-8 defeat to the Giants. Juan Uribe (.266, 27 Rs, 11 HRs, 29 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Koehler went 4.1 innings, surrendering six runs (one unearned), striking out six and walking two in a 12-1 defeat to the Mets in his last outing.
The odds for Atlanta and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is sitting at seven runs. Within its division, Atlanta has a record of 23-24 SU. The Braves are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 258. Atlanta strikes out the least of any team in the NL, with only 6.8 per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing poorly against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, allowing an average of 6.6 runs per game, well above its season average of 4.4.
The Marlins are 15-26 against fellow NL East members. The Marlins have a dynamic offense, leading the league with 255 extra base hits. The Marlins are an excellent base stealing team with 73 stolen bases, ranking fifth in the MLB. The Marlins allow 4.1 runs per game, but have damaged those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 5.8 runs per game during that span.
The Braves have controlled the season series, 9-2. The Braves have a 41-49 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Koehler takes the mound. Foltynewicz (RHP) will be on the hill against the Marlins, who have a 34-52 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Mia, O/U – Under
Notes
For the 12th time this season, the Marlins registered at least two errors in a game.
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Marlins have a 17-48 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
It looks like the Braves have a slight leg up on the Marlins, as the Braves have won their last two games while the Marlins have lost their last five.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 30-19. The Braves have a 33-15 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Miami sits at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 394 this season. Atlanta ranks near the bottom at 24th with 413.
Ranking 27th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 255 this season. Atlanta ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 303.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 30-21. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 27-33 record.
