Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 1.50 ERA) and Tom Koehler (1-2, 4.80 ERA) start in the second of a four-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8) and the Miami Marlins (7-11) at Dodger Stadium. The Marlins won the last game 3-2, and Miami leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and can be seen on SNLA and FSFL.
Kershaw pitched 8.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run, striking out 10 and walking one in a 2-1 win over the Braves. Koehler went 5.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out five and walking one in a 5-1 win over the Nationals in his most recent start. Giancarlo Stanton (.250, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Marlins, going 2 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
The odds for Los Angeles and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Dodgers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. As for the Los Angeles defense and pitching staff, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Dodgers. The 2.5 runs that Los Angeles’s pitchers allow per home game makes them the second-ranked NL staff at home. The Dodgers are the fifth-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.128 so far this season.
Offensively, the Marlins have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Marlins allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Marlins have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 4-4, while Miami is 1-6.
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Dodgers have a 3-4 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 7-1. The Dodgers have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th, Miami sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 66 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 96.
Ranking 24th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 54 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 65.
When the Dodgers hit at least one home run, they are 7-4. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 5-4 record.
