Marlins vs. Orioles: Start time, how to watch, game thread and Fish Picks—August 5, 2020

Welcome to Wednesday’s Marlins (3-1) vs. Orioles (5-4) game thread. This article will be used to preview and discuss both games of the doubleheader (keep in mind that they’ll each be seven innings long instead of the traditional nine).

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Marlins Lineup for Game 1 (road team)

1. SS Jonathan Villar
2. RF Jon Berti
3. 1B Jesús Aguilar
4. LF Corey Dickerson
5. 3B Brian Anderson
6. DH Matt Joyce
7. C Francisco Cervelli
8. 2B Eddy Alvarez
9. CF Monte Harrison

P Elieser Hernandez

Baseball Savant

Marlins probable starter for Game 2 (home team)

1. SS Jonathan Villar
2. 2B Jon Berti
3. LF Corey Dickerson
4. DH Jesús Aguilar
5. 1B Brian Anderson
6. RF Matt Joyce
7. C Ryan Lavarnway
8. 3B Eddy Alvarez
9. CF Magneuris Sierra

P Josh A. Smith

Notes: After debuting for the Fish in Tuesday’s game, Harrison tweeted about his mix of emotions and the significance of the milestone. “There’s no better feeling (than) doing what you love,” he said...Harrison ranks No. 10 on MLB Pipeline’s updated Marlins top prospects list. Right-hander Jorge Guzman, who was also called up on Tuesday, is 24th on the list...More reaction to new-look roster from our own Ethan Budowsky.

Orioles Lineup for Game 1 (home team)

1. 2B Hanser Alberto
2. RF Anthony Santander
3. DH José Iglesias
4. 3B Renato Núñez
5. LF Dwight Smith Jr.
6. CF Austin Hays
7. 1B Chris Davis
8. C Chance Sisco
9. SS Andrew Velazquez

P Alex Cobb

Baseball Savant

Orioles probable starter for Game 2 (road team)

1. 2B Hanser Alberto
2. RF Anthony Santander
3. DH José Iglesias
4. 1B Renato Núñez
5. C Pedro Severino
6. LF DJ Stewart
7. 3B Pat Valaika
8. SS Andrew Velazquez
9. CF Cedric Mullins

P Asher Wojciechowski

How to watch/listen/follow

The doubleheader is scheduled for a 5:05 p.m. ET start with the second game to follow 30 minutes after the first one ends. Watch on FOX Sports Florida and via MLB.TV or listen on 940 WINZ. All Marlins team broadcasters will remain in South Florida, calling the game remotely.

Fish Picks

Please comment below or tweet to @fishstripes with your picks for the following props. The contest locks at the start of the first game.

Game 1

1. Will the Marlins score in the first inning? (Yes/No)
2. Will the Marlins score in the second inning? (Yes/No)
3. Will the Marlins score in the third inning? (Yes/No)
4. Will the Marlins score in the fourth inning? (Yes/No)
5. Will the Marlins score in the fifth inning? (Yes/No)
6. Will the Marlins score in the sixth inning? (Yes/No)
7. Will the Marlins score in the seventh inning? (Yes/No)
8. Who wins? (Marlins/Orioles)

Game 2

1. Who wins? (Marlins/Orioles)