Game Preview: Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins 04/03/2014

Mar 3, 2014; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jacob Turner (33) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Marlins will look to win their first series of the 2014 season as they face off against the Colorado Rockies this afternoon at Marlins Park. The Marlins won the first 2 games of the series before losing last night’s contest 6-5.

Jacob Turner will make his first start of the season for the Fish facing off against Franklin Morales for the Rockies. Turner is 0-2 in his career versus the Rockies, but with a respectable 3.86 ERA.

The line ups will be:

MARLINS	ROCKIES
Christian Yelich LF	Corey Dickerson CF
Jeff Baker 2B	Michael Cuddyer 1B
Giancarlo Stanton RF	Carlos Gonzalez LF
Casey McGehee 3B	Troy Tulowitzki SS
Garrett Jones 1B	Wilin Rosario C
Marcell Ozuna CF	Nolan Arenado 3B
Adeiny Hechavarria SS	Brandon Barnes RF
Jeff Mathis C	Charlie Culberson 2B
Jacob Turner P	Franklin Morales P

Jeff Mathis makes his first start of the season with the day game following a night game. Baker returns to the lineup at 2B as the Marlins will face their 3^rd left handed pitcher of the series. As promised when they signed him, Garrett Jones continues to be in the line up versus the lefties as well. Jones is holding his own so far having gone 3-for 11 vs. LHP on the season and has drawn 2 bases on balls.

Game time will be 12:40 PM from Marlins Park and the game will be available on Fox Sports Florida.

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