Marlins at Dodgers 4/24/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Miami Marlins (5-16, 5th NL East) play the second game of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday against the host Los Angeles Dodgers (10-10, 3rd NL West).

Miami was swept on Sunday by the Milwaukee Brewers as they lost their fourth straight and seventh of their last eight, 4-2. The Marlins new ownership group led by Derek Jeter has faced criticism of having a losing mindset but Jeter denies that.

Los Angeles beat Washington on Sunday 4-3 to win their weekend series and even their record at 10-10. Back to back doubles by Yasmani Grandal and Cody Bellinger knocked in three runs during the sixth inning to rally Los Angeles to victory. Starlin Castro leads Miami with a .298 batting average and 25 hits. Justin Bour is the team leader in home runs with four and RBIs with 13. Miami has a team batting average of .224, while opposing hitters are averaging .257 at the plate against Marlins pitching. Miami will start Dillon Peters on the mound Tuesday. The left-hander this season is 2-2 with an ERA of 6.98, 12 Ks and 11 BBs

Yasmani Grandal leads Los Angeles with a .349 batting average, three home runs and 16 RBIs. Cody Bellinger leads the team in hits with 23. Los Angeles has a team batting average of .244, while opposing hitters are averaging .233 at the plate against Dodgers pitching. Los Angeles will send Kenta Maeda to the mound on Tuesday, The right-hander his season is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.77, 24 Ks and 5 BBs.