Jose Fernandez (8-2, 2.53 ERA) gets the start for the Miami Marlins (29-27) as they go up against Matt Harvey (4-7, 5.37 ERA) and the New York Mets (31-23) in the last of a three-game series at Marlins Park. The Mets won the last game 6-4, and New York leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on SNY and FSFL.
In his last start, Fernandez pitched 7.0 innings, giving up zero runs and striking out six in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates. Christian Yelich (.328, 26 Rs, 5 HRs, 24 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. The Mets were victorious over the White Sox 1-0 the last time Harvey pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out six and walking one. Yoenis Cespedes (.278, 32 Rs, 15 HRs, 37 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Mets, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Marlins have a SU record of 14-9 against teams in their division. Over their past 10 games, Miami’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Miami’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against teams in their division, the Mets are 11-19 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The Mets are known for their power, smashing 76 home runs. Opposing pitchers have routinely struggled to strike out the New York batters, who rank fifth in the NL with 9.1 strikeouts per game. The Mets are one of the top pitching staffs in the NL, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of 0.0 runs allowed per game. They have a WHIP of 1.202 on the year, good for fourth in the league.
The Mets are 3-2 against the Marlins this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYM
Notes
When leading after seven innings, New York is 8-6, while Miami is 12-13.
The Mets managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Marlins who are heading in with a 12-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 4-19. The Mets have a 7-18 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 26th in home runs, Miami has hit 48 this season. New York ranks fourth with 76 home runs.
Ranking 27th, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.78 per game. Miami ranks in the top five with 9.21.
Ranking 19th, New York is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.726). Miami ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .735.
The Mets are 12-15 when they allow at least one home run. The Marlins perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 12-13 record.
