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Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves: Game 9 Thread and Ichthyomancy

The Marlins wrap up a three game series in Atlanta before heading to New York.

Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Coming off of an 8-2 win on Tuesday, the Marlins will look to win the three game set with the Braves with a win on Wednesday afternoon. Dan Haren will oppose Eric Stults on the mound.

Pitching Matchup

PROJ ERA FIP ERA MARLINS BRAVES ERA FIP PROJ ERA
4.21 4.48 1.50 Haren Stults 5.40 7.58 4.51

Dan Haren pitched well in his first start as a Marlin, tossing six innings against the Rays while allowing four hits and one run to complement a pair of strikeouts. He did not issue a walk, and appeared to have command of his offspeed pitches.

Stults pitched five innings in his first start of the 2015 season against the Mets, allowing three runs while walking one and striking out three.

Lineups

Today's Lineups

MIAMI MARLINS ATLANTA BRAVES
Dee Gordon - 2B Cameron Maybin - CF
Ichiro Suzuki - LF Phil Gosselin - 3B
Giancarlo Stanton - RF Freddie Freeman - 1B
Martin Prado - 3B Christian Bethancourt - C
Mike Morse - 1B Kelly Johnson - RF
Marcell Ozuna - CF Jonny Gomes - LF
J.T. Realmuto - C Jace Peterson - 2B
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS Andrelton Simmons - SS
Dan Haren - RHP Eric Stults - LHP

J.T. Realmuto gets the start behind the plate, with Ichiro seeing time in left field for the second consecutive day.

Notes

-Can Haren turn in a quality start? Miami has been forced to use the bullpen a lot early.

-How will the offense fare? Stults struggled his last time out.

-A series win? The Marlins are seeking their first series victory of the 2015 campaign.

Bold Prediction: Marlins top Braves 8-1