Henderson Alvarez has better numbers than Aaron Harang and at this stage of their careers is the better pitcher. Alvarez has been cleared to make this start and won't be on a pitch count after suffering a bruised shin during his last start this past Saturday.

Alvarez is one of the most underrated pitchers in the National League. The Marlins have won 10 of his last 12 starts. Miami is 5-1 in his last six road starts and 7-2 the past nine times he's been an underdog.

Harang is pitching well, but he's 36. I'm expecting to see him start wilting during the rest of the season.