Henderson Alvarez comes into today?s game having allowed just two runs (one earned) over his last four starts,
sporting a 1-0 record and 0.34 ERA (26.1 IP/1 ER) in those games. His ERA since May 22 leads the Majors, ahead of
Felix Hernandez (1.15) and Masahiro Tanaka (1.21). At home this season, Alvarez has posted a 3-1 record and 1.47
ERA (43.0/7), with three shutouts. He is currently riding a 25.0-inning scoreless streak at Marlins Park, allowing just 18
hits over his last three starts here, and his season ERA at home is fifth-best in the Majors behind Jose Fernandez (0.78),
Julio Teheran (1.24), Andrew Cashner (1.41) and Scott Kazmir (1.45).