The Miami Marlins are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in their last outing. The Marlins offense wasted a nice start from Sixto Sanchez. Sanchez gave up just two runs on six hits and struck out five in seven innings. The Marlins will give the ball to Pablo Lopez for today's start. So far this season, he is 3-2 with a 2.10 ERA and 32 strikeouts. In his career against the Rays, he has posted a 1-1 record with a 2.08 ERA and 11 strikeouts against the Rays.

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a 5-2 win in their last outing against the New York Yankees. The Rays will look to build off that win by sending Josh Fleming to the hill. He hs pitched well this season, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.74 ERA and 9 strikeouts.

Miami is 42-87 in their last 129 road games and 2-5 in their last 7 games overall and 22-45 in the last 67 against the Rays. Tampa Bay is 10-2 in their last 12 games against the NL East and 36-15 in their last 51 home games. The Rays have been playing well over the last month. Miami has been better than expected this season but they have been unable to be a consistent team this year. I like Tampa Bay at this price.

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