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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Miami Marlins's Chris Paddack (0-4, 6.38 ERA) against Los Angeles Dodgers's Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-2, 2.48 ERA).
Los Angeles Dodgers's Yoshinobu Yamamoto posts an elite 2.48 ERA this season, while Chris Paddack has been struggling at 6.38. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Chris Paddack — FIP 4.60, K% 22.5%, 24.0 IP / Yoshinobu Yamamoto — FIP 3.13, K% 22.8%, 32.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Miami Marlins 13-15 (.464), Los Angeles Dodgers 19-9 (.679).
Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge in the season standings, though Miami Marlins can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Miami Marlins 0, Los Angeles Dodgers +67. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Miami Marlins on a 2-game losing streak, Los Angeles Dodgers on a 2-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Miami Marlins bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andrew Nardi 5.40 ERA, 10 K in 8.1 IP, Anthony Bender 5.73 ERA, 14 K in 11.0 IP, Calvin Faucher 4.50 ERA, 12 K in 8.0 IP.