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Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres: Game 96 Thread and Ichthyomancy

Coming off a two game winning streak, the Marlins are turning to Tom Koehler in the first of a four-game series in San Diego.

By Scott Gelman
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

After an eventful game Wednesday in Arizona, Miami will enter PETCO Park for the first of a four-game series against the Padres tonight. Tom Koehler (7-6) will oppose the Padres' starter Tyson Ross (6-7).

Pitching Matchup
PROJ ERA FIP ERA MARLINS PADRES ERA FIP PROJ ERA
4.41 4.39 3.38 Koehler Ross 3.38 2.87 3.04

Koehler is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA in two career appearances against the Padres.

Ross, who is a candidate to be traded, is 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA over two appearances against the Marlins.

Today's Lineups

MIAMI MARLINS SAN DIEGO PADRES
Ichiro Suzuki - RF Abraham Almonte - LF
Martin Prado - 2B Yonder Alonso - 1B
Christian Yelich - LF Matt Kemp - RF
Justin Bour - 1B Jedd Gyorko - 2B
Casey McGehee - 3B Yangervis Solarte - 3B
J.T. Realmuto - C Will Venable - CF
Cole Gillespie - CF Austin Hedges - C
Adeiny Hechavarria - SS Alexi Amarista - SS
Tom Koehler - RHP Tyson Ross - RHP

Ichiro gets the start in the leadoff spot with Justin Bour in the lineup at first base. Cole Gillespie remains in center field against a struggling Padres day.

Notes

-Can Miami win another series? The club is coming off of a series victory over the Padres.

-How will Koehler pitch? He has thrived since being placed in the rotation again.

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