New York Mets (82-77, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (77-82, third in the NL East)

Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Brandon Sproat (0-1, 3.94 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (10-12, 5.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 139 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets to begin a three-game series.

Miami has a 77-82 record overall and a 36-42 record at home. The Marlins have gone 26-13 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

New York has an 82-77 record overall and a 33-45 record in road games. The Mets are 61-12 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The teams meet Friday for the 11th time this season. The season series is tied 5-5.

TOP PERFORMERS: Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins with a .279 battin

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