A bigger budget doesn’t always mean a better result and both teams no doubt agree with this statement New York Mets And Miami Marlins.
When the 2023 campaign begins, NY The payroll was the highest in the majors at $354 million, however, and they are now five games out of mathematically removed postseason contention.
Meanwhile, MiamiEntering the year with the seventh-lowest salary in baseball, he still has the desire to play well in October.
Resolution of Marlins On display over the weekend Miami was blown away Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. Atlanta has the best record in the majors at 96-53.
with a broom, Marlins built with Chicago Cubs For the third and final wildcard National League There are 12 games left in the regular season.
Right met, Jose Patto (1-2, 3.46 ERA), will tend to undermine confidence Miami While making his seventh appearance of the season (5th as a starter). It will also be the first start of his career Marlins.
Buto has been strong over his last two starts, allowing just three runs in 11.1 innings. Recently, he allowed one run and two hits in five innings Arizona Diamondbacks On Tuesday.
New York Mets They have won four of their last six games. They scored at least seven runs four times in that span. Pete AlonsoSecond leading home run hitter in the majors, hit a pair of homers.
The Miami Marlins have recalled their main striker, Jorge Soler
A fiery attack Miami Sunday got a big boost George Soler He returned from an oblique injury and played in his first game since September 5. He leads the team with 36 home runs this season.
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Soler will help provide support on the right Edward Cabrera (6-7, 4.52 ERA), making his 17th start of the season.
In his most recent outing, Cabrera allowed two runs and one hit in 4.2 innings. Milwaukee Brewers Last Tuesday.
There are issues against Cabrera met In his career, he is 1-2 with a 6.65 ERA in six starts.
The Miami Marlins could be without an outfielder Brian Dela Cruz, dealing with discomfort in the right ankle. De La Cruz is hitting .254 with 19 home runs and 74 RBIs this season.