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Marlins host the Orioles in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins host the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Sandy Alcantara will pitch for the Marlins against Chris Bassitt of the Orioles.
Key points
- Marlins host Orioles in a three-game series
- Game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Sandy Alcantara vs. Chris Bassitt as starting pitchers
- Marlins are 16-19, Orioles are 15-20
- Line: Marlins -128, Orioles +108
Miami MarlinsBaltimore OriolesSandy AlcantaraChris Bassitt
Baltimore Orioles (15-20, fourth in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (16-19, second in the NL East)
Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Chris Bassitt (2-2, 5.46 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.04 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
LINE: Marlins -128, Orioles +108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.
Miami has an 11-9 record in home games and a 16-19 record overall. The Marlins are 5-1 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Baltimore is 15-20 overall and 6-11 in road games. The Orioles have a 6-3 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Tuesday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Liam Hicks ranks third on the Marlins with 10 extra base hits (three doubles and seven home runs). Esteury Ruiz is 4 for 15 with a double, two home runs and three RBIs over the past 10 games.
Taylor Ward has 13 doubles and a home run for the Orioles. Samuel Basallo is 12 for 34 with three doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 4-6, .236 batting average, 3.82 ERA, outscored by four runs
Q&A
What time does the Marlins vs Orioles game start?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Marlins and Orioles?
Sandy Alcantara will pitch for the Marlins, while Chris Bassitt will pitch for the Orioles.
What are the current records of the Marlins and Orioles?
The Marlins have a record of 16-19, and the Orioles are at 15-20.