The Miami Marlins (77-72) play against the Atlanta Braves (96-52) at home on Sunday starting at 1:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Charlie Morton (14-11) to the mound, while Jesus Luzardo (9-9) will answer the bell for the Marlins.
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Atlanta vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 1:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSFL
- Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (14-11, 3.42 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (9-9, 3.99 ERA)
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Braves vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Morton | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 29 |
| 14-11 | W-L | 9-9 |
| 3.42 | ERA | 3.99 |
| 157.2 | IP | 160.1 |
| 76 | BB | 49 |
| 177 | SO | 186 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- His last time out was on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.42, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opponents are hitting .236 against him.
- Morton is trying to pick up his 13th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 28 outings this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 39-year-old’s 3.42 ERA ranks 11th, 1.395 WHIP ranks 44th, and 10.1 K/9 ranks 10th.
- Morton and his team are 14-14-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Morton’s 28 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| at Dodgers | Sep. 3 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 29 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 23 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander gave up six earned runs in five innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with an ERA of 3.99, a 3.80 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.260.
- In 29 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 15 of them.
- In 29 appearances this season, he has finished six without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this year, the 25-year-old’s 3.99 ERA ranks 32nd, 1.260 WHIP ranks 34th, and 10.4 K/9 ranks eighth.
- The Marlins have a 14-15-0 ATS record in Luzardo’s 29 starts with a set spread.
- Luzardo has started 29 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of them.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Sep. 11 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Dodgers | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 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 |
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