8/20/14
Marlins vs. Rangers
Recommendation: Marlins -165
The Marlins will look to win a 4th straight game against the Rangers tonight behind Nathan Eovaldi. Eovaldi hasn’t received much run support at home, getting 2 runs of support or fewer in 7 of his last 8 starts in Miami. He pitched a solid game against the Cardinals last time out, allowing 2 ER in 6 innings. Miami’s offense should have no trouble putting points on the board against the horrific Nick Martinez.
Martinez in one of the worst pitchers in baseball, going 1-8 with a 7.01 ERA over his last 12 outings. The only reason he’s still in the starting rotation is because Texas is looking to next year. Injuries have absolutely destroyed the Rangers, and they just continue to roll in with Adrian Beltre now hurt with an injured thumb. The Rangers are the worst team in baseball right now, period. They’ve scored 4 runs or fewer in 16 of their last 18 games and aren’t likely to get back on track anytime soon.
Look for Eovaldi to hone in on his breaking ball pitch tonight, as the Rangers bat just .195 in at bats that end with off speed. The Marlins take this one easily.
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