In the second of a three-game series between the Minnesota Twins (17-40) and the Miami Marlins (30-28) at Target Field, Ricky Nolasco (2-4, 4.93 ERA) and Wei-Yin Chen (3-2, 4.25 ERA) get the ball. The Twins won the last game 6-4, and Minnesota leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 8 and will air on FSN and FSFL.
In his last start, Nolasco pitched 7.2 innings, allowing three runs (one unearned) and striking out seven in a 4-2 loss to the Rays. Eduardo Nunez (.337, 29 Rs, 9 HRs, 24 RBIs, 12 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 5 with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Marlins were victorious over the Pirates 4-3 the last time Chen pitched. He went 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out five and walking three. Marcell Ozuna (.312, 36 Rs, 11 HRs, 29 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Notes
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Marlins have a 4-9 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Twins are 6-30. The Marlins have a 4-19 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 28th in home runs, Miami has hit 48 this season. Minnesota ranks 18th with 61 home runs.
Ranking 24th, Miami is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 162 this season. Minnesota ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 174.
The Twins are 15-21 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Marlins are 21-13 when they hit at least one homer.
