Miami Marlins @ St. Louis Cardinals Game Preview: Sunday, July 7 2:10 PM EST (Game 87)
After a badly missed call at the plate and a late game defensive blunder, the Miami Marlins are in position to get swept by the St. Louis Cardinals. The team has returned to earth a bit after a strong June and needs to win this one to avoid a three game sweep.
Jose Fernandez will be tasked with the “stopper” role he has played so well in 2013. He is coming off of his second 10-strikeout performance (first being against the Cards), in which he allowed just two hits over 8 shutout innings. The Cardinals will counter with Lance Lynn, who owns a 9.00 ERA in his career against the Fish.
Probable Starters
Jun. 19, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez reacts as he leaves the game in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2013 stats | ||
16/16 | Games/Games Started | 17/16 |
92.2 | Innings Pitched | 105.2 |
2.72 | Earned Run Averages (ERA) | 3.75 |
3.02 | Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) | 2.99 |
94 | Strikeouts | 106 |
33 | Walks | 39 |
Career vs. opponent | ||
7.0 | Innings Pitched | 7.0 |
10 | Strikeouts | 11 |
2.57 | Earned Run Average | 9.00 |
July 2, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (31) pitches during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Marlins Lineup
Lineup | Player | Current wOBA | Proj. wOBA (Rest of Season) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Juan Pierre | .258 | .287 | |
2 | Ed Lucas | .312 | .274 | |
3 | Giancarlo Stanton | .340 | .399 | |
4 | Logan Morrison | .429 | .347 | |
5 | Marcell Ozuna | .320 | .306 | |
6 | Derek Dietrich | .304 | .301 | |
7 | Adeiny Hechavarria | .249 | .275 | |
8 | Jeff Mathis | .247 | .260 |
Bold Prediction: Despite a strong start from starter Jose Fernandez, the Miami Marlins offense struggles against Lance Lynn. Marlins hitters strike out 12 times against Lynn as he throws six two runs innings. Marlins lose 3-2!