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Miami Marlins vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game 89 Thread and Ichthyomancy

Dan Haren will oppose Johnny Cueto on the mound in game three of the four game set.

By Scott Gelman
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

After topping the Reds 14-3 on Saturday, Miami is seeking a series victory with a win on Sunday afternoon. Dan Haren will oppose Johnny Cueto on the mound.

Pitching Matchup

PROJ ERA FIP ERA MARLINS REDS ERA FIP PROJ ERA
4.31 4.14 3.34 Haren Cueto 2.61 3.06 2.86

Haren has been Miami's most durable starter in 2015 and is coming off of a six inning outing against the Red Sox during which he allowed one run while striking out five. He is 4-4 with a 4.55 in ten career appearances against the Reds.

Cueto tossed nine scoreless innings against the Nationals in his last start. He is 4-1 with a 4.04 ERA in seven starts against the Marlins.

Today's Lineups

CINCINNATI REDS MIAMI MARLINS
Brandon Phillips - 2B Ichiro Suzuki - RF
Joey Votto - 1B Christian Yelich - LF
Todd Frazier - 3B Adeiny Hechavarria - SS
Jay Bruce - RF Justin Bour - 1B
Marlon Byrd - LF Casey McGehee - 3B
Brayan Pena - C Cole Gillespie - CF
Eugenio Suarez - SS J.T. Realmuto - C
Jason Bourgeois - CF Miguel Rojas - 2B
Johnny Cueto - RHP Dan Haren - RHP

Ichiro Suzuki slides into the leadoff spot with Casey McGehee getting a start at third base. Cole Gillespie will start in right field with Miguel Rojas getting the nod at second base following the injury to Dee Gordon.

Notes

-Miami recalled Donovan Solano from Triple-A New Orleans prior to Sunday afternoon's contest.

-Adam Conley was optioned to Triple-A.

-Can the Marlins top Cueto?

Bold Prediction: Reds top Marlins 8-4

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