Yankees Vs. Marlins (Aug. 21) Game Preview: Time Start, Channel, Starting Pitchers

by Pablo MenaAugust 21, 2018, 10:26 amNews >

The New York Yankees will visit the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, and here is what you need to know.

Marlins vs. Yankees Preview

This will be the opener of a two-game series. The Yankees (78-46, .629) are coming off a three-game home sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, including a 10-2 rout on Sunday. The Marlins (50-76, .397) are coming off two straight victories over the Nationals in Washington, including a 12-1 thrashing on Sunday. Those two wins broke a six-game losing streak.

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The Yankees are nine games behind the Boston Red Sox (88-38) for second in the AL East and the second-best record in MLB. The Marlins are fifth in the NL East, five games behind the fourth-place New York Mets (54-70).

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Masahiro Tanaka (9-4, 4.03 ERA) will likely start for the Yankees against fellow right-hander Pablo Lopez (2-3, 4.79 ERA). Tanaka boasts 117 strikeouts this season, while Lopez has struck out 38 batters.

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Tuesdays’ game in Miami will start at 7:10 p.m. EST and will air on YES and Fox Sports Florida.