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It’s the 71-72 Miami Marlins versus the 55-88 Atlanta Braves in the first game of a three game set in Atlanta, Georgia tonight. The first pitch at Turner Field is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
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In their last game the Marlins beat the L.A. Dodgers 3-0. In the game Miami outhit L.A. 10-4 and Marlins’ starter Jose Urena went 8 2/3 innings and only gave up four hits in the shutout win. The Braves lost to the New York Mets 10-3 in their last game. In the contest both teams had 11 hits, New York’s Yoenis Cespedes hit a grand slam in the 5th inning, and rookie Seth Lugo won his 4th start in a row.
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The Marlins have rebounded from their five-game losing streak to win three of their last four games. They are out of the NL East race 14 games out of first place, but still have a chance at the playoffs five games out of the 2nd NL Wild Card. While Miami only ranks 26th in the Majors in runs scored they rank a solid 8th in team ERA.
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The Braves have lost four of their last five games and they sit in the basement of the NL East. Atlanta has the fewest wins in the NL and the 2nd fewest wins in all of baseball. The Braves only rank tied for 28th in runs scored and 25th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up
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<strong>Miami:</strong> Andrew Cashner (5-11, 4.77 ERA)
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<strong>Atlanta:</strong> Mike Foltynewicz (8-5, 4.16 ERA)
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Andrew Cashner goes for the Marlins tonight and in his last outing he was solid not giving up any earned runs in five innings in a 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Miami had lost his previous six starts. Cashner has not faced the Braves this season and in three career starts against them he is 1-0 with a 4.20 ERA. Cashner is 1-4 with an ERA of 5.40 in eight starts this season for the Marlins since coming to them in a trade with the San Diego Padres in the end of July.
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Mike Foltynewicz gets the call for the Braves and in his last outing he gave up one earned run in five innings, but the bullpen fell apart in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Atlanta had won his previous two starts and in his last three starts he has given up five earned runs in 19 innings of work. In two career starts facing the Marlins Foltynewicz is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.15. In his last seven starts he is 4-0 with an ERA of 3.40. The Braves are 3-7 in Foltynewicz’s last 10 home starts.
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Betting Angles
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This season the Braves are 8-4 against the Marlins.
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In the last 27 games between these teams the Over record is 19-7-1.
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In the last 6 games between these teams in Atlanta the Over record is 5-1.
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This season the Braves are 23-46 at home and the Marlins are 35-37 on the road.
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<strong>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records </strong>
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<strong>Miami Marlins:</strong> 71-72 SU / O/U 71-69 / Run Line W/L 70-73
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<strong>Atlanta Braves</strong>: 55-88 SU / O/U 72-63 / Run Line W/L 73-70
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Miami at Atlanta Key Betting Trends
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MIA is 4-11 in their last 15 overall.
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MIA is 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
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MIA has an Under record of 5-0-1 in their last 6 games.
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ATL is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
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ATL is 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
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ATL has an Over record of 22-6-1 in their last 29 games.
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Key Player Injuries
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<strong>MARLINS</strong>
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Raudel Lazo 15-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 05/15/2016 - Kendry Flores 15-day DL (5/15) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 07/01/2016 - Bryan Morris 60-day DL (5/25) ( Back )
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[P] 07/25/2016 - Wei-Yin Chen 15-day DL (7/21) ( Elbow )
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[P] 08/14/2016 - Adam Conley 15-day DL (8/14) ( Finger )
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<strong>BRAVES</strong>
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[P] 08/01/2016 - Matt Marksberry 15-day DL (7/31) ( Shoulder )
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[LF] 06/20/2016 - Mallex Smith 60-day DL (6/20) ( Thumb )
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[C] 09/11/2016 - A.J. Pierzynski 15-day DL (9/11) ( Hamstring )
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[P] 09/05/2016 - Matt Wisler "?" for next scheduled start ( Abdominal )
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[P] 09/04/2016 - Aaron Blair 15-day DL (8/29) ( Knee )
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[P] 09/02/2016 - Eric O'Flaherty 60-day DL (8/18) ( Elbow )
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[P] 08/31/2016 - Arodys Vizcaino 15-day DL (8/29) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 08/26/2016 - Rob Whalen 15-day DL (8/25) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 04/12/2016 - Daniel Winkler 60-day DL (4/11) ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Andrew McKirahan 60-day DL (3/25) ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Paco Rodriguez out for season ( Elbow )
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