Marlins 9 Game Homestand

Jose Fernandez got the best of Alex Wood in a back-and-forth pitcher’s duel last week, mowing down Atlanta in what Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond said may have been his best-pitched game.Both players are looking forward to Tuesday night’s rematch.

Fernandez and Wood go toe-to-toe again as the Marlins open a three-game home set against the surging Braves.

Fernandez (3-1, 1.99 ERA) was at his best opposite Wood last Tuesday, striking out a career high-tying 14 over eight innings of three-hit ball in a 1-0 win at Atlanta.

Wood (2-3, 1.54), meanwhile, allowed one run and four hits over eight innings while striking out a career-best 11.

While the Braves (17-7) have since pulled out four consecutive victories, extending their winning streak won’t be easy at Marlins Park, where Fernandez is 11-0 with a 1.07 ERA in 18 starts.

Fernandez has a chance to become just the second pitcher to open his career with 12 consecutive home wins starts only since at least 1914.

Hopefully, there will be a lot of fans out there, and it is a good game.”Fernandez has allowed one run in his last 20 innings versus the Braves and has won his last two starts against them.

While Fernandez hasn’t allowed an earned run in three of his past four starts, Wood has given up one in three straight and four of five.