Free MLB Picks Today: Miami Marlins vs Kansas City Royals 6/6/23

The Miami Marlins (33-28) host the Kansas City Royals (18-42) at loanDepot Park on Tuesday. The Marlins took Monday’s series opener 9-6, their fourth straight victory overall.

Braxton Garrett went five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out six, to get the win, and Dylan Floro threw 0.2 scoreless innings to earn his seventh save.

Luis Arraez went 3 for 4 with a double, one run, and two RBIs in the win. Bryan De La Cruz added a home run and two RBIs. Nick Pratto was 2 for 5 with a home run and two runs for the Royals.

ON THE MOUND

Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.19 ERA) is slated to get the start for Kansas City. The righty threw five scoreless innings in his last start, a 2-1 home defeat against the Cardinals on May 30. He scattered two hits while striking out six and walking one in the no-decision.

For Miami, southpaw Jesus Luzardo (4-4, 3.67 ERA) takes the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Royals. In his last start on Thursday, Luzardo took the loss at home against the Padres. He threw 5.1 innings and gave up five runs on four hits, striking out eight and walking one in the 10-1 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Kansas City has averaged 3.0 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 3.9. Against southpaws like Luzardo this season, the Royals have a .733 OPS.

Bobby Witt Jr. is the team’s best hitter against left-handers with a .912 OPS in 57 at-bats. Miami is averaging 6.6 runs per game in the last five, up from 4.0 for the season, with a better slash line (.301/.356/.470).

The Fish have a .699 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .982 OPS over 153 at-bats, Arraez has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Kansas City is 9-19 away from Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium in 2023, scoring 3.6 runs per game while allowing 4.7 runs. Miami has won four in a row at loanDepot Park.

The Fish are 19-13 at home this season, averaging 3.8 runs per game while surrendering 4.4. In seven meetings at loanDepot park, Kansas City is 4-3 despite an average scoreline favoring Miami (3.6-3.1).

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Royals are fifth in the AL Central, 13 games behind the division-leading Twins. The Marlins are second in the NL East, three games behind the Braves.