The Houston Astros and Miami Marlins are set to face off in a highly anticipated showdown at loanDepot Park. The Marlins represent the National League East. They hold a solid record of 63-58, standing in 6th place in the league standings and 3rd in their division. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros hail from the American League West. They have been formidable with a record of 69-52, ranking 4th in the league and 2nd in their division.
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Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins
The starting pitchers for this game will be Jesús Luzardo for the Marlins and Justin Verlander for the Astros. Luzardo has a record of 8-7 and an ERA of 3.91. He will be looking to showcase his talents on the mound and lead his team to victory. Verlander, with a record of 7-6 and an ERA of 3.19, is a veteran pitcher who will bring his expertise to the game and try to outperform Luzardo.
This game promises to be a thrilling battle between two formidable teams. The Marlins will rely on their strong pitching rotation, led by Luzardo, to contain the Astros’ powerful lineup. On the other hand, the Astros will look to their explosive offense, which includes standout players like Kyle Tucker, to put pressure on the Marlins’ defense. Both teams will be aiming to make a statement and secure a crucial win.
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The game will be played on August 16th at loanDepot Park in Miami. It is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on BSFL. So make sure to tune in to catch all the action.
Keep an Eye Out For:
– The Marlins will look to Arraez, one of their top batters with a batting average of .363, to ignite their offense and create scoring opportunities.
– Soler and Burger are the Marlins’ home run leaders, with Soler hitting an impressive 30 home runs and Burger not far behind with 26. Marlins fans can expect some big swings from these power hitters.
– Tucker has been a consistent performer for the Astros, leading the team in batting average with a solid .296. His presence in the lineup could prove troublesome for the Marlins’ pitching staff.
Injuries
Miami Marlins: Tommy Nance (RP, Shoulder, D60), Matt Barnes (RP, Hip, D60), JT Chargois (RP, Rib, D15), Trevor Rogers (SP, Forearm, D60), Jonathan Davis (CF, Knee, D60), Anthony Bender (RP, Elbow, D60), Huascar Brazoban (RP, Hamstring, D15), Max Meyer (SP, Elbow, D60).
Houston Astros: Lance McCullers Jr. (SP, Elbow, D60), José Abreu (1B, Back, D10), Jose Altuve (2B, Knee, Day-to-Day), Luis Garcia (SP, Elbow, D60), Michael Brantley (LF, Shoulder, D60), Phil Maton (RP, Elbow, D15).
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