Jose Fernandez (6-1, 2.92 ERA) and Anibal Sanchez (10-10, 4.99 ERA) take the hill in the second of a two-game series between the Miami Marlins (0-1) and the Detroit Tigers (1-0) at Marlins Park. The Tigers won the last game 8-7, and Detroit leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 4:55 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Apr. 6 and will air on FSD+ and FSFL.
Fernandez takes the mound after recording 64.2 innings last year, wrapping up the season with a 6-1 record, 2.92 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts. Dee Gordon (.500 ) kept up his strong start yesterday, going 3 for 6 with two runs and one RBI. Sanchez will get the start on the other side. Last season, he pitched 157.0 innings, going 10-10 with a 4.99 ERA 1.28 WHIP, and four strikeouts. Anthony Gose (.500 ) has been successful at the plate to start the season for the Tigers, going 2 for 4 yesterday with three runs, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Marlins have no trouble scoring as they rank fifth in the NL in offense with 0.0 runs per game.
The Tigers have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
