Colorado Rockies (19-28) vs Miami Marlins (24-23)
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:40 pm
The Marlins will give the ball to Edward Cabrera (3-3, 5.13 ERA) to open the series, and Chase Anderson (0-0, 0.00) is expected to start for the Rockies in a battle of right-handers.
Miami comes into the series having won five of its last seven despite dropping two of its last three games at San Francisco. The Marlins are a game above .500, due in large part to a 15-2 record in one-run games.
Monday's game will also be a contrast in starting pitchers. Anderson is a 35-year-old veteran who became part of the Rockies rotation after injuries to three starters, while Cabrera is 25 years old and emerging as a potential ace for Miami.
One thing that has held Cabrera back is control issues, with 30 walks in his first eight starts. In his most recent outing, however, he didn't walk anyone in five innings. He left the 4-3 win over Washington on Wednesday due to a blister but came away feeling encouraged by his performance.
Dana’s Pick Colorado Rockies: +120
AUTHOR: Dana Lane
