MIAMI — The Miami Marlins (17-30) will run into a hot pitcher in Sunday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels (26-26).
Right-hander Matt Shoemaker (4-2) has won three straight starts, beating the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.
In those starts, Shoemaker, 30, allowed three earned runs in 18 2/3 innings and pitched at least six innings in each of those appearances.
Shoemaker has seen his ERA drop from 5.21 to 3.97 during the run.
Shoemaker has a better win-loss record at home but a superior ERA on the road.