PREMIUM
MLB *RUNLINE RIPPER*
(MLB) Miami vs. Philadelphia,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -117.00 Miami (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -1.50 | -117.00 Miami (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Miami Marlins -1.5
Rating: 8*
The Miami Marlins have something interesting going on. They're 49-42 on the season and 5-1 in their last six overall after taking two of three at Busch Stadium over the weekend. The Philadelphia Phillies have played some decent ball lately as well but mustered just one hit in yesterday's 5-0 defeat to the Mets.
Tonight the Phillies will come up against the outstanding Jose Fernandez (11-4, 2.52 ERA) who is 8-2 with a 1.71 ERA in his last 11 starts with 107 strikeouts through 73 2/3 innings during that stretch. His strikeout rate of 12.91 per nine innings on the season leads the league by quite some margin. Fernandez has split a pair of career decisions versus Philadelphia but has its current roster limited to a .162 batting average with 11 Ks over 37 at bats.
Aaron Nola (5-8, 4.69) will take the ball for the Phillies. He had a pretty decent start to the year but is 0-4 behind a swollen 13.50 ERA in his last five starts. The Marlins have the second best batting average in the majors at .273, and I think they'll take full advantage of the struggling right-hander here.
Phillies are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game. Phillies are 0-6 in Nola's last six home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rating: 8*
The Miami Marlins have something interesting going on. They're 49-42 on the season and 5-1 in their last six overall after taking two of three at Busch Stadium over the weekend. The Philadelphia Phillies have played some decent ball lately as well but mustered just one hit in yesterday's 5-0 defeat to the Mets.
Tonight the Phillies will come up against the outstanding Jose Fernandez (11-4, 2.52 ERA) who is 8-2 with a 1.71 ERA in his last 11 starts with 107 strikeouts through 73 2/3 innings during that stretch. His strikeout rate of 12.91 per nine innings on the season leads the league by quite some margin. Fernandez has split a pair of career decisions versus Philadelphia but has its current roster limited to a .162 batting average with 11 Ks over 37 at bats.
Aaron Nola (5-8, 4.69) will take the ball for the Phillies. He had a pretty decent start to the year but is 0-4 behind a swollen 13.50 ERA in his last five starts. The Marlins have the second best batting average in the majors at .273, and I think they'll take full advantage of the struggling right-hander here.
Phillies are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring two runs or fewer in their previous game. Phillies are 0-6 in Nola's last six home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
