The Los Angeles Dodgers (84-52) visit the Miami Marlins (70-67) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at LoanDepot park. The matchup begins at 6:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw (12-4) to the mound, while Jesus Luzardo (9-8) will take the ball for the Marlins.
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Los Angeles vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
- Probable Pitchers: Kershaw – LAD (12-4, 2.48 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (9-8, 3.80 ERA)
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Dodgers vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kershaw | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 27 |
| 12-4 | W-L | 9-8 |
| 2.48 | ERA | 3.80 |
| 112.1 | IP | 149.1 |
| 29 | BB | 44 |
| 120 | SO | 175 |
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
- The left-hander’s last time out came on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he threw five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 35-year-old has a 2.48 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .204 to his opponents.
- Kershaw is trying to collect his 12th quality start of the season in this outing.
- In five of his 20 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Kershaw’s team is 12-8-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Kershaw have a 9-9-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Kershaw’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 29 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| at Guardians | Aug. 23 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 16 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Rockies | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.80, a 3.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.225.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in two straight appearances.
- The 25-year-old ranks 30th in ERA (3.80), 30th in WHIP (1.225), and seventh in K/9 (10.5) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Marlins have a 13-14-0 record against the spread in Luzardo’s starts.
- Luzardo has had 27 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 13 of those games.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rays | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Padres | Aug. 22 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 16 | 3.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 11 | 3.1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Aug. 4 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
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