Jake Peavy (0-1, 9.00 ERA) and Jose Fernandez (1-1, 3.78 ERA) take the hill in the second of a three-game series between the San Francisco Giants (8-10) and the Miami Marlins (5-10) at AT&T Park. The Giants won the last game 8-1, and San Francisco leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 23 and can be seen on CSBA, FSFL and MLBN.
Peavy pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs and striking out two in a 9-7 defeat to the Diamondbacks. Angel Pagan (.328, 14 Rs, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one RBI. Fernandez went 6.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out nine and walking four in a 6-1 win over the Nationals in his most recent start. Christian Yelich (.400, 9 Rs, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate to start the season for the Marlins, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds for San Francisco and Miami are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Giants 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. San Francisco’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
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 are tough outs for opponents, leading the NL with 10.2 hits per road game. 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 Giants have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Marlins are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Giants have a 2-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 5-1. The Giants have a 7-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th in runs, Miami has earned 56 this season. San Francisco ranks third with 88 runs.
Ranking 18th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 47 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five with 64.
When the Giants hit at least one home run, they are 6-6. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 3-4 record.
