The Tampa Bay Rays (29-31) visit the Miami Marlins (21-39) on Tuesday to kick off a two-game series at LoanDepot park. The matchup begins at 6:40 PM ET.
The Rays will give the ball to Ryan Pepiot (3-2, 3.88 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Jesus Luzardo (2-4, 4.18 ERA).
Rays vs. Marlins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
Probable Pitchers: Pepiot – TB (3-2, 3.88 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (2-4, 4.18 ERA)
Rays vs. Marlins Odds
Rays to win: -130
Marlins to win: +110
Spread: Rays -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Rays vs. Marlins Pitcher Performance
Pepiot |
|
Luzardo |
9 |
GS |
9 |
3-2 |
W-L |
2-4 |
3.88 |
ERA |
4.18 |
46.1 |
IP |
51.2 |
16 |
BB |
16 |
51 |
SO |
50 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryan Pepiot
The Rays will send Pepiot (3-2) to the mound for his 10th start of the season. He is 3-2 with a 3.88 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last outing on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, the righty tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
In nine games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.88, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .175 against him.
Pepiot is trying to collect his fifth quality start of the year in this matchup.
Pepiot has put together seven starts this campaign in which he pitched five or more innings.
In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
Luzardo (2-4) will take to the mound for the Marlins and make his 10th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 4.18 and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .226.
He’s going for his fourth quality start in a row.
Luzardo has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his nine chances this season.
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