After earning a series victory in Denver a handful of days ago, the Marlins will be hosting the Rockies for a four-game series, starting tonight in Marlins Park. David Phelps will start for the Fish, while Chris Rusin will oppose him for Colorado.
Pitching Matchup
PROJ ERA | FIP | ERA | MARLINS | Blue Jays | ERA | FIP | PROJ ERA |
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3.93 | 3.77 | 4.68 | Phelps | Rusin | 1.45 | 2.63 | 5.36 |
In a small sample, Rusin has shown good things for the Rockies, going 2-0 in 3 starts. The southpaw has only allowed three runs over 18.2 innings pitched. In his last start against the Fish, he fanned eight, on his way to a Colorado victory. He's looking to continue his dominance against this ball club, and become a permanent member of the Rockies' rotation.
Phelps, on the other hand, has not experienced success against Colorado this season. In his previous outing against the Rockies -- less than a week ago -- he struggled mightily, allowing nine runs off eleven hits. It was his worst start since last year. Tonight, he'll look to bounce back with a quality start in front of the home crowd.
Lineups
MIAMI MARLINS | COLORADO ROCKIES |
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Adeiny Hechavarria - SS | Charlie Blackmon - CF |
Martin Prado - 3B | D.J. LeMahieu - 2B |
Christian Yelich - LF | Troy Tulowitzki - SS |
Giancarlo Stanton -RF | Carlos Gonzalez - RF |
Marcell Ozuna - CF | Nolan Arenado - 3B |
Jeff Baker - 1B | Corey Dickerson - LF |
J.T. Realmuto - C | Wilin Rosario - 1B |
Donovan Solano - 2B | Nick Hundley - C |
David Phelps - RHP | Chris Rusin - LHP |
David Jennings is giving Dee Gordon a day off, replacing him with the struggling Donovan Solano.
Notes
-Can the Marlins rebound after an up-and-down road trip?
-Will Phelps show up with a productive start for the Fish?
Bold Prediction: Marlins win, 6-4.Miami looks to bounce back from being swept by Toronto, welcomes Colorado for first of a four game series.