Zack Godley (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Jose Fernandez (9-2, 2.29 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (26-37) and the Miami Marlins (32-29) at Chase Field. The Marlins won the last game 8-6, and Miami leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jun. 11 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSFL.
This is the first start for Godley this season. He pitched 36.2 innings last season, finishing 5-1 with a 3.19 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 34 strikeoutsPaul Goldschmidt (.279, 32 Rs, 11 HRs, 37 RBIs, 8 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run and one stolen base. Fernandez went 7.0 innings, surrendering zero runs and striking out 14 in a 1-0 win over the Mets in his last outing. Marcell Ozuna (.326, 37 Rs, 11 HRs, 36 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Marlins, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two RBIs.
Notes
The Diamondbacks 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 13-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Marlins have a slight leg up on the Diamondbacks, as the Marlins have won their last two games while the Diamondbacks have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 19-8. The Marlins have a 26-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Miami has earned 246 this season. Arizona ranks 11th with 278 runs.
Ranking 14th, Miami is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.733). Arizona ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .759.
The Marlins are 12-15 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 10-31 when they allow at least one homer.
