Danny Salazar (11-6, 3.88 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (78-56) go up against Tom Koehler (9-10, 4.02 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (68-68) in the last of a three-game interleague series at Progressive Field. The Indians won the last game 8-3, extending a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on STOh and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Salazar pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 2-1 loss to the Rangers. Carlos Santana (.244, 71 Rs, 28 HRs, 68 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI. The Marlins were unsuccessful against the Mets 7-4 the last time Koehler pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out six and walking three. Giancarlo Stanton (.244, 52 Rs, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Marlins, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Cleveland is 28-25, while Miami is 30-30.
The Marlins managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Indians who are heading in with a 24-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 9-43. 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 166.
Ranking 21st, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 385 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half at 14th with 421.
The Indians are 55-35 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Marlins are 48-33 when they hit at least one homer.
