Today’s matchup is between the Miami Marlins (19-18) and the Atlanta Braves (24-18). The Marlins have won 2 of their last 5 games & the Braves have lost 2 of their last 5 games.
The Marlins are starting Pablo Lopez (RHP) on the mound who is 3-3 in 7 starts on the season pitching a 3.05 ERA, 2.55 FIP, .310 wOBA, K% of 23.6, BB% of 5.6, 85.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.23 WHIP in 38.1 innings pitched.
The Braves are starting recently acquired Tommy Milone (LHP), who is 1-4 in 8 starts with a 5.30 ERA, 4.19 FIP, wOBA, K% of 22.4, BB% of 2.5, 88.9 MPH average exit velocity and a 1.43 WHIP in 35.2 innings pitched.
The Marlins are 28th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching while the Braves are 6th.
On the hitting side, the Marlins have a .299 wOBA and a .312 OBP. The Braves have a .349 wOBA and a .340 OBP. The Marlins have 33 HRs this season while the Braves have 68 HRs.
The Atlanta Braves clearly outclass the Miamia Marlins in almost all areas but for the day Miami will have the better pitcher in Pablo Lopez so im leaning the over in this one but the ML is also an option.
Miami Marlins:
Record: 19-18
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: W2
Atlanta Braves:
Record: 24-18
Last 10 Games: 6-4
Streak: L2