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Koehler providing boost to Marlins rotation
- Updated: August 10, 2016
MIAMI — Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler continued his recent rise with seven innings of two-hit ball in Miami’s 2-0 win over the Giants on Tuesday at Marlins Park. The win evened the series, which concludes with a Wednesday afternoon game.
Koehler improved to 9-8 for the season and lowered his ERA to 3.83. He’s been a pleasant surprise of late and a huge shot in the arm to a team in need of quality starting pitching.
Over his last four starts, Koehler has allowed two earned runs over 27 innings for a 0.67 ERA and has gone at least six innings in each start. Koehler and the Marlins hope that streak continues as they battle for a playoff spot. After Tuesday’s victory and a Cardinals loss, Miami holds a one-game lead over St. Louis for the second National League Wild Card spot.
“Hopefully it could end up being the best 12-game stretch,” Koehler said. “There’s a long way to go here and I’m not trying to get too high. This game can humble you quick and things can change really fast.
“I know what we’re trying to do here, …
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