Julio Teheran (1-4, 2.57 ERA) takes the hill for the Atlanta Braves (14-34) as they square off against Tom Koehler (2-5, 4.79 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (25-24) in the last of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 7-2, and Atlanta leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 5:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 29 and can be seen on FSFL and FSSO.
Teheran pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run and striking out 12 in a 2-1 defeat to the Brewers. Freddie Freeman (.260, 23 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. Koehler went 5.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking five in a 4-3 defeat to the Rays in his last outing. Marcell Ozuna (.341, 31 Rs, 9 HRs, 26 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Atlanta and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Atlanta has a record of 10-17 SU. The Braves 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. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Marlins are 9-14 against NL East rivals. 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 capitalize on their at-bats at a high percentage, ranking .274 in the league with a .274 team batting average. 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.
The Braves lead the season series, 5-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – MIA
Notes
Miami recorded at least two errors for the sixth time this season.
The Braves managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Marlins who are coming in with a 10-6 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
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 two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-7. The Marlins have a 20-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Atlanta has earned 153 this season. Miami ranks 22nd with 195 runs.
Atlanta and Miami both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Atlanta sits at 19th with 143 this season and Miami ranks 20th with 142.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 5-11. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 20-11 record.
