What you need to know about Miami Marlins-Los Angeles Angels series to cap first homestand
The Miami Marlins look to shake off a rough series against the Pittsburgh Pirates when they host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series at loanDepot park. Here’s what you need to know about the matchup.
What are the game times and TV information?
▪ Monday: 6:40 p.m., Bally Sports Florida
▪ Tuesday: 6:40 p.m., Bally Sports Florida
▪ Wednesday: 1:10 p.m., Bally Sports Florida
Who are the starting pitchers?
Monday: Marlins RHP Max Meyer vs. Angels RHP Chase Silseth
Tuesday: Marlins LHP Jesus Luzardo vs. Angels LHP Tyler Anderson
Wednesday: Marlins LHP A.J. Puk vs. Angels LHP Patrick Sandoval
Meyer, the Marlins’ No. 3 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, makes his MLB return after missing all of 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Luzardo went five innings in his season debut, while Puk was pulled in the third inning.
For the Angels, Silseth pitched to a 3.96 ERA over 52 1/3 innings last season in 16 games (eight starts). Anderson pitched to a 5.43 ERA in 27 games (25 starts) last season. Sandoval struggled in his season debut, giving up five runs (three earned runs) in just 1 2/3 innings on Thursday.
Where things stand for the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels
The Marlins were swept in a four-game series by the Pirates to begin the 2024 season, putting Miami at 0-4 to start a season for the first time since 2001.
The Angels went 1-2 against the Baltimore Orioles to begin their season, winning 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a sweep after losing 11-3 on Thursday and 13-4 on Saturday. The Angels held a team meeting after their first two losses under new manager Ron Washington.
How did the teams fare against each other last season?
The Marlins swept the three-game series last season, which was played in Anaheim from May 26-28.
Who are key Marlins players to watch?
▪ Jake Burger: The corner infielder leads the Marlins with a .438 batting average (7 for 16) and six RBI through their first four games. The six RBI are tied for seventh in MLB entering Monday.
▪ Luis Arraez: Arraez started the season 0 for his first 13 before getting two hits in his next five at-bats. The Marlins need Arraez to ignite the offense.
▪ Luzardo: With the Marlins’ bullpen taxed heavily from its opening series against Pittsburgh, Miami needs its starting pitchers to step up against the Angels. Luzardo, as the de facto ace, needs to set the example among the group.
Who are key Pirates players to watch?
▪ Mike Trout: The 11-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP will once again be the leader of the Angels’ offense
▪ Nolan Schanuel: A Boca Raton native who starred at FAU, Schanuel went from No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 draft to his MLB debut in fewer than two months. He is only 2 for 10 to start the season but the first baseman has safely reached base in all 32 games of his MLB career.
▪ Carlos Estevez: The 31-year-old righty emerged as the Angels’ closer in his first season in Anaheim last year, converting 31 of 35 save opportunities.
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