Dodgers at Marlins 8/13/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series on the road against the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday 9-3 for their second straight win and seventh in their last eight. Justin Turner blasted two home runs while the Dodgers as a team hit four and Hyun-Jin Ryu improved to 12-2 with seven shutout innings. Miami lost on Sunday to the Atlanta Braves 5-4. A base running error by Isan Diaz hurt the Marlins. The rookie rounded first base too wide after leading off the ninth with a single and was thrown out by Ronald Acuna Jr. from right field. Two hits followed but the Marlins were retired and lost before the tying run could be brought home. Cody Bellinger leads Los Angeles with a .317 batting average, 131 hits, 38 home runs and 89 RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging .260 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .226. On Tuesday, the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound. The southpaw is 11-2 with an ERA of 2.77, 131 Ks and 28 BBs. Miguel Rojas is leading Miami with a .289 batting average. Starlin Castro leads in hits with 122. Brian Anderson leads in home runs with 20 and RBIs with 60. Miami has a batting average of .241 while opposing hitters are averaging .240. On Tuesday, the Marlins will send Jordan Yamamoto to the mound. The right-hander is 4-3 with an ERA of 4.17, 55 Ks and 23 BBs.