St. Louis Cardinals @ Miami Marlins Game Preview: Saturday, June 14th 4:10 PM EST (Game 67)

The Miami Marlins rode a career night from their sensational rookie phenom, Jose Fernandez, to a victory over the best team in baseball on Friday night. Fernandez struck 0ut 10 hitters in his seven innings of work and limited the Cards to just two earned runs. His 10 strikeouts were a milestone for a pitcher under the age of 21, as he was the first to do so since Felix Hernandez in 2007.

The Marlins hope another rookie can lead them against the Cards later today, as they will send out Tom Koehler to start. Koehler allowed five runs (four unearned) in five innings in his last start against the Phillies. He hopes to have a stronger start against a much stronger lineup.

Lance Lynn will take the mound for the Cards as they try to even the series. Lynn did not have his best stuff last time out against the Cincinnati Reds, as he allowed four earned runs over six innings, striking out six and walking three.

Probable Starters

Jun 9, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn signals for a new ball after giving up a run to the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

2013 stats
13/13Games/Games Started12/6
81.0Innings Pitched48.1
3.00Earned Run Averages (ERA)3.91
2.81Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP)4.03
82Strikeouts30
29Walks14
Career vs. opponent
2.0Innings Pitched
5Strikeouts
0.00Earned Run Average

Jun 9, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Tom Koehler (34) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

 

Marlins Lineup

LineupPlayerCurrent wOBAProj. wOBA (Rest of Season)
1Juan Pierre.272.289
2Ed Lucas.334.274
3Giancarlo Stanton.343.400
4Marcell Ozuna.339.336
5Derek Dietrich.304.273
6Adeiny Hechavarria.242.275
7Greg Dobbs.247.272
8Rob Brantly.257.290

Bold Prediction: The Cardinals offense bounces back after being shutdown by Jose Fernandez and hangs six runs on Koehler over five innings of work. The Marlins offense in turn is shutdown by Lynn. Marlins lose 6-1!