Tom Koehler (9-10, 3.87 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (70-71) go up against Rich Hill (11-3, 1.94 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (79-61) in the second of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The Marlins won the last game 4-1, and Miami leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 10 and will air on SNLA and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Koehler pitched 6.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out six and walking two in a 6-5 loss to the Indians. Christian Yelich (.303, 71 Rs, 18 HRs, 87 RBIs, 8 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. The Dodgers were victorious the last time Hill pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 5-1 victory over the Padres. Corey Seager (.318, 94 Rs, 24 HRs, 66 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
The Marlins are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 17 strikeouts. The Dodgers have a record of 0-2 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 9-45. The Dodgers have a 16-43 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 28th in home runs, Miami has hit 114 this season. Los Angeles ranks 16th with 169 home runs.
Ranking 25th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 393 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 459.
The Marlins are 49-35 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Dodgers are 61-31 when they hit at least one homer.
