Jose Fernandez (10-4, 2.69 ERA) starts for the Miami Marlins (44-41) as they square off against Dan Straily (4-5, 4.34 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (32-54) in the first of a three-game series at Marlins Park. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jul. 8 and can be seen on FSOH and FSFL.
Fernandez pitched 5.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering nine runs (three unearned), striking out eight and walking one in a 9-1 defeat to the Braves. Straily went 7.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking three in a 9-4 win over the Nationals in his most recent start.
Notes
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Reds have an 11-33 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 8-43. The Marlins have a 6-26 record when opponents outhit them.
Miami ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 75 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 97.
Miami and Cincinnati both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Miami sits at 22nd with 242 this season and Cincinnati ranks 26th with 232.
The Marlins are 34-19 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Reds are 26-31 when they hit at least one homer.
