Miami Looking To Rebound In Their Home Opener Against Atlanta
After winning the first two games of the series against New York Miami lost the last game of the three -game series 5-2 on Sunday that drops them to 3-3 while they're third in the NL East standings.
Opposing pitcher Noah Syndergaard was nothing short of fantastic after having his start pushed back a day due to a blister that cut his opening day start short. He did not disappoint as he delivered seven strong innings. He struck out Giancarlo Stanton, Justin Boar and Marcell Ozuna on 13 pitches while relying heavily on his slider and changeups down in the zone. Synndaguard struck out the first six batters he faced while reaching 101 miles per hour. "according to "according to http://m.marlins.mlb.com/news/article/223364150/mets-syndergaard-dominates-marlins/?topicId=27118378
Atlanta meanwhile has a record of 1-5 and is last in the NL East standings and is coming off a road trip to Pittsburgh where they lost 5-4 Friday, 4-6 Saturday, and 5-6 on Sunday. "according to http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=atl#y=2017&m=4&calendar=DEFAULT
Will Miami rebound from their loss to New York Sunday? Will Atlanta be able to stop their losing skid and get back in the win column in game number one of two a game series?
Right-hand pitcher Dan Strailey who has a record of 0-1 to go along with a 13.50 earn run average will be on the mound for Miami and he will take on Atlanta right -hand pitcher Bartolo Colon who has a record of 0-0 with an earn run average of 1.50 to go along with six strikeouts. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-marlins/2017/04/11/490204#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=490204
First pitch is set for 7:10 pm. The game will be televised on Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Florida.