Adam Conley (1-1, 3.67 ERA) and Robbie Ray (1-1, 4.97 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins (14-12) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-17) at Marlins Park. The Diamondbacks lost the last game 4-3, continuing a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 5 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSFL.
Conley pitched 7.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking four in a 6-3 win over the Brewers. Giancarlo Stanton (.258, 15 Rs, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. Ray went 4.0 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out five and walking two in a 9-0 defeat to the Rockies in his last outing. Brandon Drury (.321, 11 Rs, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Miami and Arizona are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Marlins 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. The Marlins are one of the best in the MLB in terms of batting average with an impressive team average of .276. Miami’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.
Offensively, the Diamondbacks 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 Diamondbacks can change the game with one swing of the bat, leading the league with 40 home runs. The Diamondbacks 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 Marlins have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
Arizona has won 31% (5-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Miami has won 40% (4-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Marlins have a 4-7 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 0-12. The Marlins have a 2-9 record when opponents outhit them.
Arizona tops the league in home runs this season with 40. Miami ranks in the bottom half with 25.
Ranking seventh, Arizona is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 9.28 per game. Miami ranks in the top five at third with 9.58.
Ranking 11th, Miami is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.764). Arizona ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .777.
The Diamondbacks are 4-13 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Marlins are 7-5 when they allow at least one homer.
