The Miami Marlins (55-72) will have their work cut out for them against Tony Gonsolin at loanDepot park on Monday when the impressive right-hander takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-38) with the home team eyeing a split of the four-game series. The Dodgers lead the series 2-1 after winning 8-1 on Sunday, their fifth head-to-head victory in six games this season. Starter Julio Urias went six innings, giving up one run on one hit and striking out seven, to get the win. Mookie Betts was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double in the win. He had two RBIs. Justin Turner also went 3 for 5 with a double and two RBIs. Brian Anderson went 1 for 2 with a solo home run and two walks for the Marlins.
ON THE MOUND
Gonsolin (16-1, 2.12 ERA) is set to take the mound for Los Angeles. The RHP is tied for the MLB lead in wins. He also is the NL leader in ERA. Gonsolin allowed one run over five innings in his last start, a 10-1 road win over the Brewers on Tuesday. He got the win, yielding three hits while striking out three and walking two. Gonsolin is making his first appearance against the Marlins this season. Gonsolin made one start against the Marlins in 2021, a 2-1 road loss on July 6. He allowed two hits over 5.1 scoreless innings, striking out three and walking one. For Miami, righty Pablo Lopez (8-8, 3.66 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Dodgers. Lopez made two appearances against the Dodgers in 2021, both as the starter, striking out 11 and walking two over nine innings (1-0, 3.00).In his last start on Tuesday, Lopez got the win on the road against the Athletics. He threw six scoreless innings and gave up four hits, striking out five and walking two in the 5-3 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged 8.2 runs a game, up from their season average of 5.4, while performing better across the board (.326/.394/.535). Against right-handed pitchers like Lopez this season, the Dodgers have a .802 OPS, highest in MLB. Freddie Freeman is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .961 OPS in 340 at-bats. Miami is averaging only 3.2 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 3.6 for the season. The Fish have a .685 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .686 OPS over 323 at-bats, Jesus Aguilar has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 43-22 on the road in 2022, scoring 5.4 runs per game while allowing 3.0 runs. Miami has gone 26-35 at loanDepot park this season, averaging 3.6 runs per game while surrendering 4.3. In the last 10 games between the teams at loanDepot park, each club has won five, though Los Angeles has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.7-4.1.
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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