The opening game of the three game series sees the Miami Marlins sending out Elieser Hernandez to face Jason Vargas of the Mets. Hernandez is yet to face the Mets in his young career but given his 2.25 ERA and 1.250 WHIP, should at least put together a respectable outing.
Vargas has limited exposure to Miami’s hitters, only Starlin Castro and Cameron Maybin have faced him before. The duo have combined to go seven-of-14 with three doubles and two walks against Vargas. With how badly Vargas has struggled this season Miami could jump all over him in Game one of the series.