Jose Fernandez (13-7, 2.79 ERA), attemping to pick up his 200th strikeout of the season, takes the hill for the Miami Marlins (68-67) as they square off against Trevor Bauer (9-6, 3.73 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (77-56) in the second of a three-game series at Progressive Field. The Indians won the last game 6-2, and Cleveland leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 3 and can be seen on STOh and FSFL.
Bauer pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering zero runs, striking out four and walking one in a 1-0 win over the Twins. Fernandez went 6.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out six and walking four in a 2-1 defeat to the Mets in his most recent start. Giancarlo Stanton (.244, 52 Rs, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Marlins, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Marlins have an 11-21 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 9-42. The Indians have an 11-40 record when opponents outhit them.
Miami ranks near the bottom of the league at 28th when it comes to home runs, hitting 111 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half with 165.
Ranking 20th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 382 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half at 14th with 416.
When the Indians hit at least one home run, they are 54-35. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 48-33 record.
