Miami at Tampa Bay

Miami is 19-29 on the road with a weak offense at #26 in runs scored, #28 in slugging, #22 in on-base percentage. The Marlins go with struggling 22-year-old Pablo Lopez (6.35 ERA), who has allowed 10 runs, 11 hits and five walks over 11 innings his last two starts. Miami is 19-42 on the road against winning teams, as well as 17-36 in interleague action versus winning teams. Tampa Bay is home again and ranked seventh in the league on offense in on-base percentage. The Rays are on a 17-5 run at home, plus 46-20 in interleague games against losing teams. Tampa Bay starter Ryne Stanek (2.08 ERA) has excellent stuff, allowing only 18 hits in 34+ innings with 44 strikeouts. The Rays are 36-17 in interleague home games against losing teams, so back home field. Play Tampa Bay.