The Miami Marlins (55-48) will host the Detroit Tigers (46-57), Friday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series.
The favored Marlins (-151 on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Tigers (+129). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Miami Marlins looking to Braxton Garrett (5-3), and Reese Olson (1-4) getting the nod for the Detroit Tigers.
The Marlins won their last game against the Rays Friday by a 7-1 score. Jon Berti went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively. Sandy Alcantara picked up the win on the strength of nine innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out seven.