Miami has been tough at home all season and now take on the slumping Tampa Bay. The Rays have now lost seven in a row, all on the road, and I see them losing again Tuesday. Miami has the most home wins in MLB, now w/ 21. They scored all three runs yesterday in the bottom of the 1st inning and the pitching staff took over from there. Things aren't likely to improve in this Interleague series w/ the loss of the designated hitter. The Rays stand second-to-last in the American League in runs while Miami is second in the National League – and first in home games. Rays are 7-16 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rays are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Marlins are 7-0 in their last 7 interleague games as an underdog. Marlins are 14-5 in their last 19 games as a home underdog. Take Miami here on Tuesday night. Lastly the Marlins are 4-1 in Alvarezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.