Jonathan Davies is expected to feature in midfield on Sunday miami marlins as they bid to sweep their three-game series los angeles angels in Anaheim, California
When Davis played for Triple-A Toledo in the Detroit Tigers’ organization marlin Traded him last Monday, sending minor league outfielder Brady Allen to Detroit
this marlin Looking for outfield help in the absence of regular center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., who is sidelined with a turf toe
davis fits well marlin, hitting .412 (7 for 17) with triples, home runs and a 1.206 OPS in five games.The 31-year-old journeyman struggled a little Saturday, though, going 0 for 6 from the field and scoring two runs as Miami won 8-5 in 10 innings.
Over six seasons, Davis played with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers and marlin
Davies said his success marlin is the result of his years of experience, more mental than physical
“I would say I do have a better schedule — (and) I know myself better,” he said. “Whether I’m playing or not, I know what I need to do. … If you’re ready, you don’t have to be.”
Davis hit . 258 with five home runs, 20 RBIs and five stolen bases in 36 games for the Mud Hens.
“He’s been a huge addition … hit after hit,” he said. marlin Manager Skip Schumaker said. “It’s been a huge deal so far.
Right-hander Eury Perez (1-1, 3.86 ERA) will make his fourth career start for Miami on Sunday.he hasn’t faced Angel
Lefty Patrick Sandoval (3-3, 3.47) will make his 10th start of the season Angel. He has lost his last two starts, allowing five homers and five walks in 12.5 innings against Cleveland and Minnesota
Recent struggles aside, Sandoval has had a solid season. In six of his nine starts, he hit two or fewer home runs.
“His bread and butter has been that change, and for a few months (last) season, he kind of lost that feel and instead relied on the slider, which became an electric pitch,” he said. Angel manager Phil Nevin said. “Watching him throw the ball, the change is really nice, back to where he was.
Sandoval has yet to face marlin in his career
It would be wise for him to exercise caution when pitching to Jorge Soler, who has hit a home run in five straight games. Soler had 12 home runs in May, tying Miami’s team record for the month.
“It’s like Barry Bonds right now,” Garrett Cooper said of Soler. “If I were a gambler, I would bet a lot on this guy.”
Cooper has a tie-breaking double in the game marlin‘ Saturday 10th innings four-game winning streak
–Field-level media