The Atlanta Braves won two of their three games last series against thePhiladelphia Philliesin style, and they’ll look to continue their roll against NL East opponents as they welcome in theMiami Marlinsto town for a four game midweek set at the Ted. The Marlins are coming off a tough series against the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants, winning Sunday on a wild pitch fromTim Lincecum.The Marlins come into this series at 45-52, and trail the Nats and Braves by 7.5 games in the NL East standings.
Here are the projected pitching matchups for this series, all games are scheduled to start at 7:10:
Monday:Tom Koehler(6-7, 3.99 ERA) vs.Julio Teheran(9-6, 2.71 ERA)
Tuesday:Jacob Turner(2-6, 6.22 ERA) vs.Mike Minor(3-5, 4.86 ERA)
Wednesday:Nathan Eovaldi(5-5, 4.08 ERA) vs.Ervin Santana(8-6, 4.03 ERA)
Thursday: TBAvs.Aaron Harang(9-6, 3.36 ERA)
This week will mark the first time the Fish have come to Atlanta sinceApril,in which the Braves took two of three, and the first time this season since the series in South Beach that ended May/began June. In that set, the Braves avenged a month-opening sweep to win three in a row themselves.
If you’re like me and enjoy seeing former Braves in action, you’re out of luck – over the weekend,Rafael Furcalwas placed on the 60-day DL. However,Giancarlo Stantonalone could be worth the price of admission (especially on Tuesday with Minor on the bump. A game I’ll be going to, and with some luck, will see a Stanton blast), and if you haven’t kept up, the Fish are loaded with young talent, with guys likeChristian Yelich,Adeiny HechavarriaandDerek Dietrich,as well as veteran catcher and former Georgia Tech standoutJarrod Saltalamacchia.Also, this will mark the first time since 2006 the Braves and Marlins will meet withoutDan Ugglaon either roster, with his release coming before the weekend.
With any luck, the Braves offense will pick up right where they left off yesterday, and it’ll be a great series for all in and around Braves Country.
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