CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 11: Pablo Lopez #49 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 11, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Joe Robbins Getty Images
The formula has become familiar for the Miami Marlins each time Pablo Lopez has taken the mound for one of his three starts this season. On his first pass through the order, the starting pitcher has mostly carved through opposing lineups, giving his offense a chance to give him some breathing room.
Once the opponents get a second or third look at the right-handed pitcher, though, they’ve started to tee off.