In the second of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins (13-12) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-16) at Marlins Park, Jose Fernandez (2-2, 4.08 ERA) and Rubby De La Rosa (3-3, 4.18 ERA) take the mound. The Marlins won the last game 7-4, and Miami leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 4 and will air on FSAZ and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Fernandez pitched 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out eight and walking three in a 5-3 victory over the Dodgers. Christian Yelich (.337, 14 Rs, 2 HRs, 11 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Diamondbacks were also victorious the last time De La Rosa pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 3-0 victory over the Cardinals. Brandon Drury (.321, 10 Rs, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Diamondbacks, going 2 for 5 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Miami has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Marlins are an exceptional hitting team with a .277 team batting average, one of the highest marks in the MLB. Miami’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.
Arizona has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Diamondbacks are known for their power, smashing 39 home runs. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Arizona pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
So far this season, the Marlins are 1-0 against the Diamondbacks.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
The Marlins are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Diamondbacks have a record of 4-6 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 0-12. The Marlins have a 1-9 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 18th in home runs, Miami has hit 24 this season. Arizona ranks third with 39 home runs.
Ranking seventh, Arizona is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 9.29 per game. Miami ranks in the top five at third with 9.64.
Ranking 11th, Miami is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.766). Arizona ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .778.
The Diamondbacks are 4-12 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Marlins are 6-5 when they allow at least one homer.
