Andrew Cashner (4-9, 4.92 ERA) and the Miami Marlins (65-59) meet Yordano Ventura (8-9, 4.46 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (64-60) in the first of a three-game interleague series at Marlins Park. The Royals enter this series looking to continue an eight-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and will air on FSKC and FSFL.
In his most recent outing, Cashner pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out one and walking four in a 3-2 loss to the Reds. Giancarlo Stanton (.244, 52 Rs, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 3 for 5 with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Royals were victorious the last time Ventura pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.1 innings, giving up one run, striking out seven and walking two in a 4-1 victory over the Tigers. Eric Hosmer (.277, 61 Rs, 17 HRs, 73 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 2 Sunday with one run and one RBI.
Notes
Miami recorded at least two errors for the 12th time this season.
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Royals have a 41-42 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Royals are 7-41. The Marlins have an 8-38 record when opponents outhit them.
Miami and Kansas City both rank near the bottom of the league in home runs. Miami sits at 28th with 106 home runs this season and Kansas City ranks 27th with 108.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 286 this season. Miami ranks near the bottom at 21st with 352.
When the Marlins hit at least one home run, they are 47-30. When the Royals hit at least one homer, they have a 43-33 record.
