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Marlins look to Mitre to shed losing ways

Aug 25, 2007 - 2:38 PM Florida (57-72) at Cincinnati (58-70) 7:10 pm EDT

CINCINNATI (Ticker) - Things have not gone well lately for Sergio Mitre or his Florida Marlins lately. They look to turn it around on Saturday when they continue their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds.

The Marlins, who have dropped nine of 10, would like to see the early-season version of Mitre (5-6, 4.02 ERA) who went 2-2 with a 1.59 ERA through June 5 - and not the one who is 3-4 with a 5.80 ERA since.

In Florida's 8-7 loss to San Francisco on Monday, the righthander surrendered five runs and 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings. Overall, Mitre has yet to record a decision with a 4.50 ERA in seven lifetime appearances - two starts - against the Reds.

Cincinnati will counter with Matt Belisle (6-8, 5.40), who will make his first start since August 10 in place of Bobby Livingston, who was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his left shoulder.

Belisle was optioned to the minors following his last outing in which he surrendered five runs and six hits over five frames in a 12-7 loss versus San Diego.

In six lifetime appearances - three starts - against the Marlins, Belisle is 0-1 with a 4.67 ERA.