In the first of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (12-34) and the Miami Marlins (25-22) at Turner Field, Williams Perez (2-1, 3.86 ERA) and Adam Conley (3-3, 4.15 ERA) get the ball. The game gets underway at 7:35 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 27 and will air on FSFL and FSSE.
In his last start, Perez pitched 6.1 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out four and walking one in a 2-0 victory over the Phillies. Freddie Freeman (.254, 20 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run. The Marlins were unsuccessful the last time Conley pitched. He struggled, going 5.1 innings, allowing six runs, striking out two and walking seven in an 8-2 loss to the Nationals. Marcell Ozuna (.333, 31 Rs, 9 HRs, 25 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Marlins, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Braves have a SU record of 10-15 against teams in their division. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Braves has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Atlanta’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against divisional foes, the Marlins are 7-14 SU. Miami has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Miami is one of the top hitting teams in the league, converting .276 of their at-bats for hits. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Miami pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The previous three games have all gone Atlanta’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Miami is 8-11, while Atlanta is 4-12.
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Braves have a 3-15 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-22. The Marlins have a 4-15 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 20 this season. Miami ranks near the bottom at 21st with 44.
Ranking 23rd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.87 per game. Miami ranks in the top five at third with 9.53.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.618). Miami ranks in the top 10 with an OPS of .759.
The Marlins are 12-10 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Braves are 3-25 when they allow at least one homer.
