Caleb Smith was strong in his start for the Miami Marlins, tossing seven innings of four-hit, one-run ball with 27,932 in attendance at Petco Park. Smith (4-5, 3.51) struck out four and only walked one batter. He earned a 67 GameScore, only his fifth best mark of the season. Over his last seven starts, he has struck out 47 in 40 2/3 innings, allowed 23 hits, walked 11, and held opposing batters to a .169 average. Smith got 59-of-103 pitches in the strike zone.
Opposing starter Eric Lauer wasn’t quite as dominating. Lauer (1-3, 7.