Thursday, July 24, 2014, 7:10 PM on FSFL, SPSO

Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia

Miami Marlins - Alvarez, H (6-5) vs. Atlanta Braves - Harang, A (9-6)

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Thursday night, Henderson Alvarez will toe the rubber for the Miami Marlins as they take on Aaron Harang and the Atlanta Braves. It will be the 21 ^st starts of the season for both pitchers.

Henderson Alvarez took the loss in his last outing and that lowered his record to 6 - 5 with a 2.64 ERA. It was a short night for Alvarez after he was hit in the shin by a batted ball. Prior to leaving, Alvarez had given up 2 runs on 3 hits in 2.2 innings. He struck to 2 without giving up any walks. But the injury wasn't serious and he shouldn't have any problem making this start. Alvarez has already bettered his results from 2013 when he went 5 - 6 with a 3.59 ERA in 17 starts.

Last season, Alvarez was 0 - 2 with a 6.86 ERA in 4 starts against the Braves. This season, he pitched to a no-decision against Atlanta after allowing 4 runs and 8 hits (including 2 homers) in 6 innings.

Aaron Harang didn't get the decision in his last outing and that held his record at 9 - 6 with a 3.36 ERA. Harang missed the decision despite pitching 6 innings of shutout ball and allowing only 5 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4. Prior to that start, Harang had won 4 straight. He has already posted better numbers this season than he did last season when he went 5 -12 with a 5.40 ERA in 26 starts for the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets.

In 2013, Harang didn't face the Marlins but he has 3 starts against them this season. He is 0 - 1 in those 3 starts.

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

Miami Marlins are 56-36-6 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Miami Marlins is -0.3

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves are 40-55-4 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Atlanta Braves is 0.2

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

07/18/14 P Kevin Gregg Elbow 15-day DL (7/14)
07/05/14 2B Derek Dietrich Wrist 15-day DL (7/2)
06/22/14 2B Rafael Furcal Hamstring 15-day DL (6/20)
05/28/14 P Carter Capps Elbow 60-day DL (5/26)
05/13/14 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 15-day DL (5/10), out for season

Atlanta Braves

06/20/14 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 15-day DL (6/20), out for season
06/20/14 P Pedro Beato Elbow 15-day DL (6/19)
03/29/14 P Brandon Beachy Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/29/14 P Cory Gearrin Elbow 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Kris Medlen Elbow 60-day DL (3/21), out for season
03/28/14 P Jonny Venters Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Josh's Pick: Take Atlanta

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