Marlins Look to Get Offense Back on Track in Game Two vs. Reds

The Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds will play Game Two of their four-game series on Tuesday night. Miami is looking to get back on track offensively after managing just three runs on 11 hits in yesterday’s 10-3 loss.

Cincinnati holds a 54-58 record and is six and a half games behind the third National League wild-card spot. They have struggled all season long offensively but scored 10 runs on 15 hits in last night's win against the Marlins.

Meanwhile, Miami is 42-71 and last place in the N.L. East. They have also struggled on offense this year. However, they have split their last six games before this series with the Reds.

As for pitching matchups, it will be Nick Lodolo (8-4, 3.99 ERA) going for the Reds against Max Meyer (2-1, 3.81 ERA) for the Marlins.

This is Lodolo’s 18th start this season. He last pitched on Wednesday, July 31, and gave up eight runs on 11 hits over five and two-thirds innings against the Chicago Cubs.

For Meyer, it’s his sixth start this year. His most recent outing was on Thursday, Aug. 1 where he went five innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up four runs on seven hits.

Here are the lineups for both teams

Cincinnati Reds
1.) 2B Jonathan India
2,) SS Elly De La Cruz
3.) LF Spencer Steer
4.) TJ Friedl
5.) C Tyler Stephenson
6.) DH Jeimer Candelario
7.) 1B Ty France
8.) RF Jake Fraley
9.) 3B Noelvi Marte
SP Nick Lodolo

Miami Marlins
1.) SS Xavier Edwards
2.) 3B Jake Burger
3.) 1B Jonah Bride
4.) 2B Otto Lopez
5.) DH Jesús Sánchez
6.) CF Cristian Pache
7.) LF Derek Hill
8.) RF Kyle Stowers
9.) C Ali Sánchez
SP Max Meyer

How to watch

The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Marlins fans can watch the game on Bally Sports Florida. They can also listen to it on FOX Sports 940AM (WINZ) and WAQI 710.