The Miami Marlins (26-26) are on the road to face the Los Angeles Angels (28-24) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday. The Marlins took Friday’s series opener 6-2. Jesus Luzardo got the win, giving up one run on seven hits over five innings and striking out seven.
Bryan De La Cruz was 4 for 5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBIs in the win. Chad Wallach went 1 for 1 with one run for the Angels.
ON THE MOUND
Edward Cabrera (3-4, 5.05 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Miami. The right-hander allowed three runs over six innings in his last start, a 5-3 home defeat against the Rockies on Monday. He was charged with the loss, giving up five hits while striking out six and walking one.
Righty Shohei Ohtani (5-1, 3.05 ERA) will take the mound for Los Angeles. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Marlins. Ohtani made one start against the Marlins in 2022, throwing seven innings in a 5-2 road win on July 6.
He gave up two hits and walked three, while striking out 10 in the win. In his last start on Sunday, Ohtani took a no-decision at home against the Twins.
He threw six innings and gave up one run on two hits, striking out nine and walking three in the 4-2 victory. The righty ranks second in the AL in strikeouts (80).
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Miami has averaged 5.8 runs a game, up from their season average of 3.7, while slashing better across the board (.342/.397/.540). Against righties like Ohtani this season, the Fish have a .690 OPS.
Luis Arraez is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .961 OPS in 133 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging only 3.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.9 for the season, with their on-base percentage slipping to .310 from .327.
The Halos have a .739 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .926 OPS over 134 at-bats, Mike Trout has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Miami is 12-15 away from loanDepot park in 2023, scoring 4.1 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs. Los Angeles has gone 15-11 at home this season, averaging 5.0 runs per game while surrendering 5.0.
Los Angeles is 6-3 in nine games between the teams at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with an average scoreline of 4.1-3.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Marlins are third in the NL East, five games behind the division-leading Braves. The Angels are third in the AL West, five games behind the Rangers.
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