The fans at Dolphin Stadium will be treated to a game between the New York Mets and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Sunday.
The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace lefthander Johan Santana in this game. Santana has a 1-0 record and a 1.59 ERA this season.
The Marlins will counter Santana with Josh Johnson. Righthander Johnson has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Mets rode a solid outing from Livan Hernandez to an 8-4 victory over the Marlins at Dolphin Stadium Saturday night.
Jose Reyes recorded two hits including a home run for three RBI on the day. Second baseman Luis Castillo went 5-for-5 at the plate with one RBI. Hernandez gave up just two runs on six hits in over six innings of work.
Marlins third baseman Emilio Bonifacio recorded three hits and a RBI in the loss. Stater Ricky Nolasco last five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits.New York won as a +133 road underdog while the final score played over the 9.5-run total.
Team records:
New York: 3-2 SU
Florida: 4-1 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 4-6
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 3-7
Florida most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing NY Mets are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
NY Mets are 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Next up:
NY Mets home to San Diego, Monday, April 13
Florida at Atlanta, Tuesday, April 14