In the first of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (55-88) and the Miami Marlins (71-72) at Turner Field, Mike Foltynewicz (8-5, 4.16 ERA) and Andrew Cashner (5-11, 4.77 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and will air on FSFL and FSSE.
In his last start, Foltynewicz pitched 6.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out eight and walking three in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals. Matt Kemp (.264, 75 Rs, 30 HRs, 97 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Marlins were victorious over the Phillies 6-0 the last time Cashner pitched. He went 5.1 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out nine and walking two. Christian Yelich (.303, 71 Rs, 18 HRs, 88 RBIs, 8 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
Miami earned its 11th shutout of the season in its last game. Atlanta has been shut out 12 times this season.
The Braves managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Marlins who are coming in with a 32-13 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 7-60. The Marlins have a 9-46 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 104 this season. Miami ranks 29th with 114 home runs.
Ranking 26th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 394 this season. Atlanta ranks in the top half with 445.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 32-37. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 49-35 record.
