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Lowe
1. Hook, line and sinker
The Florida Marlins opened their current series with the Dodgers by striking out 14 times and being overmatched by Brad Penny's fastball. The question leading into the series finale on Thursday is whether they can muster any offense against Derek Lowe's sinker. Lowe has not allowed a home run to any current Marlins hitter in his career.