Tim Hudson (1-2, 3.78 ERA) and Dan Haren (3-1, 2.70 ERA) start in the first of a four-game series between the San Francisco Giants (14-14) and the Miami Marlins (13-15) at AT&T Park. Action begins at 10:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 7 and can be seen on FSN-FL and CSN-BAY.
Hudson is 15-4 with a 2.87 ERA in his appearances against the Marlins, but goes up against a quality Miami offense which is batting .270 this season. Against the Giants, Haren is 6-6 with a 2.94 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts. Dee Gordon (.430, 17 Rs, 11 RBIs, 12 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Marlins, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one run.
San Francisco is a -132 favorite against Miami and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Giants have an overall money line of +50 and a record as the favorite of 6-7. San Francisco is an impressive 4-1 as the favorite over its last 10 games. San Francisco’s batters do not strike out very often, with only 7.0 per game.
In games where it is the underdog, Miami has a 5-7 record and an overall money line of -342.
The Giants have an 8-11 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Haren takes the mound. Hudson (RHP) will be on the hill against the Marlins, who have a 9-14 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF, O/U – Over
Notes
The Marlins are 1-0 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Giants are 3-1 in such matchups.
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Giants have a 0-3 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Marlins are 12-6. The Giants have a 10-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 27th, San Francisco is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 88 this season. Miami ranks in the top 10 at 10th with 121.
Ranking 20th, Miami is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 73 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top half at 12th with 86.
When the Giants hit at least one home run, they are 8-7. When the Marlins hit at least one homer, they have a 5-7 record.
