In the second of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (21-10) and the Miami Marlins (21-10) at Dodger Stadium, Mike Bolsinger (0-0, 1.59 ERA) and Dan Haren (4-1, 2.68 ERA) get the start. The Dodgers won the last game 5-3 and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 12 and will air on FSN-FL and SportsNet LA.
In his last start, Bolsinger pitched 5.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking two in a 3-2 loss to the Giants. Adrian Gonzalez (.373, 24 Rs, 9 HRs, 29 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. In his career against the Dodgers, Haren is 6-6 with a 3.49 ERA. He meets a strong Los Angeles offense that’s batting .263.
Los Angeles, a -128 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Miami. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is set at seven runs. The Dodgers perform well as a favorite with an 18-9 record and have an overall money line of +606. Over the last 10 games, they have a very good record when playing as the favorite (7-2). The Dodgers are a power hitting team with an MLB-best 49 home runs. They have been very patient at the plate, leading the NL with an average of 4.1 walks per game. Transitioning to the pitching staff, the Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fourth in the league with a 1.15 WHIP. The have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, leading the NL with 8.9 strikeouts per game.
Across the field, the Marlins have a record of 7-9 when they are the underdog and are -276 overall with the money line.
So far this season, the Dodgers are 1-0 against the Marlins. This game will feature Haren (RHP) on the mound against the Dodgers, who have a 12-1 home and 18-8 overall record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Marlins will be the right-hander Bolsinger. They sport a 10-16 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
When the Marlins play into extra innings, they have a 1-0 record. The Dodgers are 2-2 when their games exceed nine innings.
The Marlins managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Dodgers who are heading in with an 11-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 2-9. The Dodgers have a 3-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks at the top of the league when it comes to home runs with 49 this season. Miami ranks near the bottom at 27th with 20.
Ranking seventh, Los Angeles is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 8.70 per game. Miami ranks in the top five at fourth with 9.03.
Los Angeles ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .828. Miami ranks in the bottom half at 17th with an OPS of .705.
When the Marlins allow at least one home run, they are 7-11. When the Dodgers allow one or more homers, they have an 11-7 record.
