The Miami Marlins (58-54) take on the Texas Rangers (65-46) at 2:35 PM ET on Sunday following a three-game losing streak. The Rangers will give the ball to Andrew Heaney (8-6, 4.36 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Sandy Alcantara (4-9, 4.27 ERA).
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Texas vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 2:35 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Heaney – TEX (8-6, 4.36 ERA) vs Alcantara – MIA (4-9, 4.27 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Heaney | Alcantara | |
---|---|---|
21 | GS | 22 |
8-6 | W-L | 4-9 |
4.36 | ERA | 4.27 |
107.1 | IP | 143.1 |
43 | BB | 38 |
114 | SO | 118 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Andrew Heaney
- The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- In 21 games this season, the 32-year-old has a 4.36 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
- Heaney is looking to record his eighth quality start of the year in this outing.
- He has made six appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- When Heaney starts, his team is 12-9-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Heaney has started this season hit the over 12 times in 21 chances.
Heaney’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. White Sox | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
at Astros | Jul. 26 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
vs. Dodgers | Jul. 21 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
vs. Guardians | Jul. 15 | 5.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
at Nationals | Jul. 8 | 3.0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara
- The right-hander allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.27 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .244.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
- The 27-year-old ranks 42nd in ERA (4.27), 30th in WHIP (1.214), and 55th in K/9 (7.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- When Alcantara starts, the Marlins are 7-15-0 against the spread.
- Alcantara has had 22 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 14 of those games.
Alcantara’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Phillies | Aug. 1 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
at Rays | Jul. 26 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
at Cardinals | Jul. 19 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
at Orioles | Jul. 14 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Phillies | Jul. 7 | 6.2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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