Julio Urias, one of this season’s toughest pitchers, is set to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-38) as they face off against the Miami Marlins (55-71) at loanDepot park on Sunday. The Marlins evened the series 1-1 after winning 2-1 on Saturday, their first head-to-head victory in five games this season. Sandy Alcantara did it all himself with a complete game. He gave up one run on six hits and struck out 10 en route to the win. Jon Berti went 2 for 3 with one run in the win. Mookie Betts was 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Dodgers.
ON THE MOUND
Urias (13-7, 2.40 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Los Angeles. The LHP ranks third in the NL in ERA and tied for third in wins. Urias allowed one run over six innings in his last start, a 4-0 road defeat against the Brewers on Monday. He was charged with the loss, scattering two hits while striking out seven and walking one. Urias is making his first appearance against the Marlins this season. Urias made one start against the Marlins in 2021, a 6-1 road victory on July 8. He surrendered one run on six hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking two. For Miami, righty Edward Cabrera (4-1, 1.41 ERA) takes the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Dodgers. In his last start on Monday, Cabrera got the win on the road against the Athletics. He threw eight scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out seven and walking three in the 3-0 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged 6.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 5.4, while performing better across the board (.304/.373/.470). Against righties like Cabrera this season, the Dodgers have a .802 OPS, the highest in the league. Freddie Freeman is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .961 OPS in 340 at-bats. Miami is averaging only 3.6 runs per game in the last five, consistent with their season average. The Fish have a .581 OPS against left-handers in 2022, lowest in MLB. With a .632 OPS over 92 at-bats, Jesus Aguilar has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 42-22 in away games in 2022, scoring 5.4 runs per game while allowing 3.0 runs. Miami has gone 26-34 at loanDepot park this season, averaging 3.6 runs per game while surrendering 4.3. The teams have split their last 10 meetings at loanDepot park, though Los Angeles has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.6-4.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 18 games over the Padres. The Marlins are fourth in the NL East, 26 games behind the Mets.
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