Ross Stripling (0-0, 2.65 ERA) and Wei-Yin Chen (0-1, 4.91 ERA) take the hill in the first of a four-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-7) and the Miami Marlins (6-11) at Dodger Stadium. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 25 and can be seen on SNLA and FSFL.
Stripling pitched 3.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two in a 5-3 win over the Braves. Joc Pederson (.278, 12 Rs, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 1 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Chen went 7.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 3-1 defeat to the Nationals in his last outing. Giancarlo Stanton (.230, 8 Rs, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs) has been successful at the plate, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Los Angeles and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Dodgers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Opposing batters know they’re in for a battle when they play Los Angeles. The Dodgers are one of the top teams when it comes to pitching, allowing just 2.5 runs per home game. The Dodgers are the fourth-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.124 so far this season.
Offensively, the Marlins have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Marlins allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
Los Angeles recorded at least two errors for the second time this season.
The Dodgers are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Marlins have a record of 2-4 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 6-1. The Dodgers have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th in runs, Miami has earned 63 this season. Los Angeles ranks seventh with 94 runs.
Ranking 24th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 51 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 63.
The Dodgers are 7-3 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Marlins are 4-4 when they hit at least one homer.
