Braves at Marlins 8/11/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 8:28 AM ET

The Atlanta Braves are set to visit Marlins Park in Miami, Florida for a National League East clash against the Miami Marlins. The Atlanta Braves come into this matchup with a 69-49 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent road game against the Miami Marlins, 8-4. Julio Teheran received the starting nod for the Atlanta Braves, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. Ronald Acuna Jr. had a big game from the plate for the Atlanta Braves as he went 3 for 5 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.

The Atlanta Braves are set to start Mike Foltynewicz (3-5, 6.26 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.1 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Mike Foltynewicz had success in 3 starts against the Miami Marlins during the 2018 season as he went 2-1 with a 0.95 ERA. The Miami Marlins come into this matchup with a 43-72 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Atlanta Braves, 8-4. Caleb Smith received the starting nod for the Miami Marlins, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4.2 innings. Starlin Castro had a big game from the plate for the Miami Marlins as he went 4 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.

The Miami Marlins are set to start Hector Noesi (0-1, 9.00 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings against the New York Mets. Hector Noesi has never recorded a start against the Atlanta Braves, and this will only be his 2nd start since the 2015 season.

The Atlanta Braves have dominated the Miami Marlins as of recent, especially when Mike Foltynewicz is on the mound as they have won 8 of their last 10 meetings. The Atlanta Braves have been amazing on the road this season as they bring a 37-24 record into this matchup while the Marlins have struggled at home with a 23-36 mark. The Atlanta Braves have one of the best hitting duos in baseball as Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna Jr. have combined for 61 HRs and 171 RBIs this year which is a problem for the Marlins as they are throwing Hector Noesi who has only pitched in 2 games since 2015. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-4.

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