Los Angeles Dodgers @ Miami Marlins Game Preview Wednesday August 21st, 7:10 PM EST (Game 124)

With their series tied at a game a piece, the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers will dig into game three of their four game series. The first two games have been close, for the most part, and have come down to bullpen performances. The Dodgers major league leading bullpen struggled on Monday, but bounced back in their win last night.

Tonight’s Pitching Matchup: Miami Marlins: Nathan Eovaldi vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Zack Greinke.

Probable Starters

Aug 16, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke (21) delivers to the plate during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

2013 stats
20/20Games/Games Started11/11
125.0Innings Pitched63.2
3.02Earned Run Averages (ERA)3.96
3.57Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP)3.95
96Strikeouts44
37Walks27
Career vs. opponent
26.0Innings Pitched3.0
23Strikeouts3
4.85Earned Run Average18.00

Aug 10, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi (24) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

 

Marlins Lineup

LineupPlayerCurrent wOBAProj. wOBA (Rest of Season)
1Christian Yelich.321.316
2Donovan Solano.283.284
3Giancarlo Stanton.358.394
4Logan Morrison.354.347
5Ed Lucas.272.274
6Adeiny Hechavarria.256.274
7Jake Marisnick.216.289
8Koyie Hill.277.231

Bold Prediction: Greinke has been pitching well of late and with the Dodgers lineup on fire, they have no trouble pouncing on Eovaldi. Eovaldi allows six earned runs on ten hits in just 5 innings of work. Stanton goes deep for the Marlins, keeping his hot streak alive, but that won’t be enough offense for the Marlins. The Dodgers win 8-3!