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Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets: Game 12 Thread and Ichthyomancy

The Marlins are still seeking their first win of the season over the Mets.

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Coming off of a series victory over the Braves, the Marlins have dropped the first two games of the four game series with the Mets. The Marlins are seeking their first victory over the Mets in 2015 with Mat Latos on the mound in New York.

Pitching Matchup

PROJ ERA FIP ERA MARLINS METS ERA FIP PROJ ERA
3.53 4.04 17.36 Latos deGrom 1.46 3.30 3.40

Latos is coming off of a four inning outing against the Braves, during which he allowed three runs (two earned) while walking three and striking out five. He has posted a 2.54 ERA in eight career starts against the Mets.

deGrom tossed six and third scoreless innings against the Phillies in his last start. He is 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four starts against the Marlins.

Lineups

Today's Lineups

MIAMI MARLINS NEW YORK METS
Dee Gordon - 2B Curtis Granderson - RF
Christian Yelich - LF Travis d'Arnaud - C
Giancarlo Stanton - RF Lucas Duda - 1B
Martin Prado - 3B Michael Cuddyer - LF
Mike Morse - 1B Daniel Murphy - 2B
Marcell Ozuna - CF Eric Campbell - 3B
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - C Juan Lagares - CF
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS Wilmer Flores - SS
Mat Latos - RHP Jacob deGrom - RHP

Marcell Ozuna starts in center field, with Martin Prado in the cleanup spot. Jarrod Saltalamacchia is in the lineup after J.T. Realmuto saw time behind the plate since being promoted.

Miami has had difficulty scoring runs consistently to this point in the season, but will look to change that in game three of the four game set.

Notes

  • Giancarlo Stanton has homered in each of his last five games against the Mets, dating back to last season.
  • Miami is second in the National League in steals with nine.
  • Martin Prado is a .290 hitter in New York.

Bold Prediction: Mets defeat Marlins 1-0