Marlins-Phillies game suspended in 10th inning due to rain
The game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night was suspended due to rain with no outs in the top of the 10th inningJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PABLO LÓPEZ #49 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
15-10 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
4.08 ERA
15-10 W-L
1.19 WHIP
4.08 ERA
To IL shoulder injury Lopez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right rotator cuff strain, Fish Stripes reports.
Impact This is hardly ideal, as Lopez had been pitching better than ever lately, striking out 33 over his last 23 innings. The Marlins' rotation has been hit hard by injuries, and perhaps this will lead to the promotion of Edward Cabrera or Braxton Garrett, both of whom have been pitching well at Triple-A. Lopez is without a timetable to return.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sets MLB record in win Lopez (5-5) earned the win Sunday versus Atlanta. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in six innings.
Impact Lopez made MLB history by becoming the first pitcher to strike out nine straight batters to start a game. While he dominated the first time through the order, Atlanta got on the board in the fourth inning. Dansby Swanson added a solo shot in the sixth, but it didn't stop Lopez from recording his first quality start since June 25. The 25-year-old has done well with a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 111:25 K:BB across 101 innings this season. He'll look to keep up the good work while likely starting during a four-game series versus Philadelphia coming out of the All-Star break.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Whiffs eight in no-decision Lopez did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out eight across four innings.
Impact While Lopez found the strike zone well, it took him 91 pitches to get through four innings, hence the early exit. The right-hander has now hit a batter in each of his last five starts, including a bizarre loss last time out during which he was ejected after hitting Ronald Acuna with his first pitch of the game. Across 19 appearances this season, Lopez has compiled a 2.94 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. The 25-year-old is projected to make his next start at home Sunday against Atlanta.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Miami
The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Monday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Trevor RogersJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuck with bizarre loss Lopez (4-5) took the loss Friday despite being ejected after facing only one batter, as he was charged with the only run of the game in a 1-0 win by Atlanta.
Impact The right-hander's first pitch ran inside and plunked Ronald Acuna, resulting in Lopez's ejection, and Acuna then came around to score on a single and sacrifice fly off Ross Detwiler. Lopez has hit a batter in four straight starts, and on the year he carries a 2.97 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 94:22 K:BB through 91 innings.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Muller expected to start as Atlanta hosts Miami
The Braves are expected to send Kyle Muller to the mound Saturday and the Marlins plan to give Sandy Alcantara the startJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ejected from Friday's game Lopez was ejected from Friday's matchup against Atlanta after he hit Ronald Acuna with the first pitch of the game, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Impact Lopez's first pitch of the game ran inside and hit Acuna in the elbow, and the right-hander was tossed since Miami and Atlanta have had a history of similar incidents. It's not yet clear whether Friday's incident could result in further discipline for Lopez. If he doesn't face a suspension, he could be available to pitch on shorter rest than usual following Friday's brief outing.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta takes on Miami after Anderson's solid performance
Atlanta looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Ian AndersonJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins-Phillies rained out Lopez and the Marlins won't play the Phillies on Thursday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The two teams have yet to announce a make-up date for the postponed game. The Marlins will presumably push each of their starters back a day in the pitching schedule on account of the postponement, so Lopez should be in line to start Friday's series opener in Atlanta.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panik makes stellar debut with Miami in 11-6 win over Phils
Joe Panik made an instant impression in his first game in Miami’s lineup, homering in his first at-bat and adding a go-ahead RBI single during a six-run sixth inning as the Marlins...JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson expected to start as Miami hosts Washington
The Marlins will send Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Patrick Corbin the startJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses quality start Lopez (4-4) earned the win Friday against the Nationals after tossing six innings of two-run ball, giving up six hits and a walk while fanning nine.
Impact The right-hander has three wins and three quality starts over his last four appearances, so there's no doubt he's been pitching at a high level of late. The nine strikeouts also tied Lopez's season-high mark, and he has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five games as well. He's slated to take the ball next playing on the road against the Phillies next week.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington visits Miami, looks to build on Ross' strong performance
Washington looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Joe RossJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dazzles in win over Cubs Lopez (3-4) picked up the win Saturday against the Cubs, allowing just one hit while striking out seven in seven scoreless innings. He did not issue a walk.
Impact Lopez was coming off arguably his worst outing of the campaign, in which he allowed four runs to the Braves in just three innings. He bounced back in a big way at Wrigley Field on Saturday, with a second-inning single by Eric Sogard the only thing preventing him from having a no-hit bid late in the contest. Lopez has now worked at least six frames in eight of his 15 outings and he'll bring a tidy 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 85:21 K:BB into his start against the Nationals next weekend.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall hits slam, 2-run shot, Marlins clobber Cubs 10-2
Adam Duvall hit a grand slam and a two-run drive, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game slide by pounding the Chicago Cubs 10-2 in a rare Friday night game at Wrigley FieldJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Marlins look to stop 4-game losing streak against Cubs
Miami is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis hosts Miami following Martinez's strong outing
St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Carlos MartinezJUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lasts three innings in loss Lopez (2-4) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts in three innings, taking the loss versus Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact Lopez allowed three of his hits and both walks, as well as a hit batter, in the first inning alone, which saw Atlanta jump out to a three-run lead. Austin Riley added a solo home run in the third inning. Sunday's start was the shortest of the year for Lopez, who has been solid more often than not with a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB across 78 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, tentatively scheduled for next weekend's road series against the Cubs.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Marlins
Atlanta will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Braves take on MiamiJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant against Rockies Lopez (2-3) earned the win Tuesday against the Rockies after allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight across eight innings.
Impact Lopez was just three outs away from hurling a complete game and was dominant across the board, tossing 68 of his 96 pitches for strikes and recording a season-best mark in walks. Plus, he's fanned at least eight in three of his last four outings. The right-hander has also gone five straight appearances allowing two or fewer runs, and he's slated to take the ball again during the weekend series at home against the Braves.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miami hosts Colorado following Lopez's strong performance
Miami looks to follow up a strong outing by Tuesday starter Pablo LopezJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lopez, Marlins add to Rockies' road woes, win 6-2
Pablo Lopez took advantage of an extra day of rest by allowing only two runs in a career-best eight innings, Corey Dickerson hit a two-run triple and the Miami Marlins opened a hom...JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lopez expected to start as Miami hosts Colorado
The Marlins are expected to send Pablo Lopez to the mound Tuesday and the Rockies will give Antonio Senzatela the startJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting extra day Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Red Sox and will instead pitch Tuesday against the Rockies in Miami, with the Marlins wanting to give him an extra d...
Impact Lopez threw just four innings in his previous start June 2 against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs and striking out nine batters on 90 pitches. He's having quite a strong season, posting career lows in both ERA (2.82) and WHIP (1.15), but the Marlins will give him a bit of a rest to ensure his performance remains at that level. The move back in the schedule may actually be a positive development for fantasy managers; he'll skip out on a road matchup against one of the majors' best offenses with a home one against a Rockies offense that is far less potent away from Coors Field. Meanwhile, Lopez will still line up for a two-start week, with his second turn coming in Sunday's series finale in Miami versus Atlanta rather than Saturday.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
