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Marlins take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Dodgers
TL;DR
The Miami Marlins aim to snap a three-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The matchup features Marlins pitcher Janson Junk and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
Key points
- Marlins are 13-16 in the NL East
- Dodgers lead the NL West with a 20-9 record
- Janson Junk has a 3.67 ERA for the Marlins
- Shohei Ohtani boasts a 0.38 ERA for the Dodgers
- Game line: Dodgers -301, Marlins +240
Miami MarlinsLos Angeles DodgersJanson JunkShohei Ohtani
Miami Marlins (13-16, second in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (20-9, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Janson Junk (1-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (2-0, 0.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
LINE: Dodgers -301, Marlins +240; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins are looking to end a three-game skid with a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles is 20-9 overall and 12-4 at home. The Dodgers have gone 9-4 in games when they did not give up a home run.
Miami is 13-16 overall and 3-10 on the road. The Marlins are 9-3 in games when they scored at least five runs.
The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Andy Pages has a .327 batting average to lead the Dodgers, and has seven doubles and five home runs. Max Muncy is 15 for 35 with five home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Liam Hicks has three doubles and six home runs for the Marlins. Otto Lopez is 12 for 42 with two doubles, a triple and a home run over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Dodgers: 5-5, .257 batting average, 3.66 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs
Marlins: 4-6, .241 batting average, 3.98 ERA, outscored by three runs
INJURIES: Dodgers: Landon Knack: 15-Day IL (undisclosed), Brock Stewart: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (shoulder), : 15-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (ankle), : 15-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (shoulder), : 10-Day IL (back), : 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Miami Marlins have a record of 13-16, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are 20-9.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Marlins vs. Dodgers game?
Janson Junk will start for the Marlins, and Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Dodgers.
What time does the Marlins vs. Dodgers game start?
The game is scheduled to start at 10:10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
