Atlanta Braves right-hander Jake Odorizzi, acquired from the Houston Astros at the trade deadline, will make his sixth start for the Braves on Saturday when they host the Miami Marlins in the second contest of a three-game series.
Odorizzi (5-5, 3.90 ERA) has allowed just three runs over his pasttwo starts, totaling 11 2/3 innings.
In seven career starts against the Marlins, Odorizzi is 3-1 with a 3.53 ERA. He has faced the Marlins just once this year, on Aug. 12 in a 4-3 Braves win. In that game, Odrorizzi allowed eight hits, one walk and two runs in four innings, leaving with a no-decision.