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Following a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, the Miami Marlins will look to bounce back in game two of the series on Saturday. Jarred Cosart will oppose Aaron Harang on the mound.
Pitching Matchup
| PROJ ERA | FIP | ERA | MARLINS | Braves | ERA | FIP | PROJ ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.53 | 3.81 | 3.98 | Cosart | Harang | 3.60 | 3.61 | 3.99 |
Jarred Cosart has been solid since joining the Marlins, and will face the Braves coming off of a quality start against the Angels. In seven and two third innings, Cosart allowed one run while walking one and striking out four.
Cosart pitched seven innings and allowed just one run in his last start against Atlanta.
Aaron Harang is coming off of a five and a third inning performance against the Reds, during which he allowed four runs and struck out five. He allowed two runs in seven innings in his last start against the Marlins.
Lineups
Casey McGehee is back in the cleanup spot, with Jarrod Saltalamacchia catching Cosart. The Marlins will look to score early against Harang, who has pitched well against the Marlins in his career.
B.J. Upton gets the start in center field for the Braves, with Andrelton Simmons moving into the two spot.
Notes
-Can Miami even the series? The Marlins have to start winning if they want to remain in the hunt for a Wild Card spot.
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Bold Prediction: Braves def. Marlins 5-0