Preview: Marlins return back home, begin 2-game set against Blue Jays
TV: FOX Sports Florida
TIME: Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m.
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Toronto Blue Jays (18-15, third in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (15-15, second in the NL East)
BOTTOM LINE
Toronto’s Hernandez puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Marlins.
The Marlins are 5-8 in home games. Miami has a team on-base percentage of .314, led by Starling Marte with a mark of .380.
The Blue Jays are 10-8 on the road. Toronto has hit 54 home runs this season, fourth in the American League. Teoscar Hernandez leads the club with 12, averaging one every 10.5 at-bats.
TOP PERFORMERS
Marte leads the Marlins with 11 extra base hits and is slugging .443.
Hernandez leads the Blue Jays with 12 home runs home runs and is slugging .635.
INJURIES
Marlins: Pat Venditte: (right oblique), Stephen Tarpley: (right oblique), Drew Steckenrider: (elbow), Mike Morin: (elbow), Brian Moran: (knee), Magneuris Sierra: (right hamstring), Logan Forsythe: (oblique), Jesus Aguilar: (back), Francisco Cervelli: (concussion).
Blue Jays: Trent Thornton: (right elbow), Matt Shoemaker: (right shoulder), Jordan Romano: (finger), Nate Pearson: (elbow), Ken Giles: (right elbow), Yennsy Diaz: (lat), Bo Bichette: (knee).
