Wade Miley, Reds open three-game series with Marlins

The Cincinnati Reds, who are suddenly looking like a good bet to clinch the second and final wild-card berth in the National League, are set to open a three-game series at the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Cincinnati will start lefty Wade Miley (10-4, 2.88 ERA). Miley leads all Reds players witha 5.9 WAR (wins above replacement).

Miami will counter with rookie right-hander Zach Thompson (2-5, 2.97 ERA).

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