Aaron Blair (0-3, 7.59 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (13-34) meet Wei-Yin Chen (3-2, 4.61 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (25-23) in the second of a three-game division series at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 4-2, and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and will air on FSFL and FSSE.
In his last start, Blair pitched 1.1 innings, allowing nine runs, striking out one and walking one in a 12-9 loss to the Pirates. Freddie Freeman (.260, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs. The Marlins were victorious the last time Chen pitched. He struggled, going 5.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out three and walking three in a 7-6 victory over the Rays. Marcell Ozuna (.343, 31 Rs, 9 HRs, 26 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Marlins, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Braves have a SU record of 10-16 against teams in their division. Atlanta has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Atlanta’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against divisional foes, the Marlins are 8-14 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Miami is one of the top hitting teams in the league, converting .276 of their at-bats for hits. Miami’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
So far this season, the Braves are 4-0 against the Marlins.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Miami is 8-11, while Atlanta is 4-12.
The Marlins are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Braves have a record of 10-7 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-7. The Marlins have a 20-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 146 this season. Miami ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 193.
Ranking 21st, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 138 this season. Atlanta ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 139.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 4-11. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 20-11 record.
