The set-up: The 62-91 Atlanta Braves own the worst record in the National League and are better than only the Minnesota Twins among all 30 MLB teams but the Braves continue a four-game weekend series in Miami on a six-game winning streak, giving them an 18-12 mark since August 21. Atlanta beat Miami 6-3 on Thursday and is now 10-6 against the Marlins this year. Miami hasn't made the playoffs since 2003 and with the Marlins winning just 9 of their last 25 games, are on the verge of falling out of the NL wild-card race in 2016 (that may be a gross understatement).

The pitching matchup: Matt Wisler (7-12, 4.93 ERA) gets the ball for Atlanta and Andrew Cashner (5-11, 5.27 ERA) takes the mound for Miami. The Braves are just 8-16 in Wisler's 24 starts in 2016 and this marks just his third start since the beginning of September, due to a side injury. Andrew Cashner of Miami is nearing the end of a forgettable season. I noted his overall record above but since the Marlins acquired him from the Padres on July 28, he's 1-4 with a 6.18 ERA in 10 games, including nine starts (Miami is 3-6).

The pick: Atlanta's playing better baseball but Wisler is 0-2 against Miami in three starts this season with a 7.15 ERA and 20 hits allowed in 11 1/3 innings. Cashner's been a real flop for Miami and he will be free agent after this season. He's not expected to return and most feel it will be a mutual decision. However, the Marlins have won two of his last three starts and in his last two home starts, he's allowed just one ER over 11.1 innings (0.79 ERA) with 13 Ks. Miami is likely not headed for postseason baseball but I will make them a 10* play in this contest.