The Miami Marlins are playing for the first time this season while the Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a win. The Pirates are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Marlins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Marlins. First pitch is set for 1:40 ET.
Pirates vs Marlins
The Pirates and Marlins played the previous game of this series, with the Pirates coming out on top by a score of 9-3. Despite the lopsided score, the Marlins actually had more home runs and fewer hits than the Pirates, but Pittsburgh was able to take advantage of their 16 hits and four Miami errors.
Jared Jones got the win for the Pirates, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out 10 batters. Ryan Weathers started for the Marlins and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Miami’s offense was held in check until they scored a run in the 6th inning and added two more in the 4th.
Five different Pirates hitters had two hits, while Connor Joe scored three times and went 3/5 with two doubles. On the other side, Jesus Sanchez was the only Marlins hitter to have more than one hit, finishing 2/4 with two RBIs.
Bailey Falter Gets The Start For The Pirates
Coming off a season in which he made 14 starts and 18 appearances, Bailey Falter will be looking to improve on his 2-9 record and 5.36 ERA. Last year, he allowed a total of 17 home runs and had a WHIP of 1.41. His FIP for the season was 5.25, and opponents had an OPS of .813 against him. In terms of walks, Falter averaged 1.1 per game, and his strikeouts per walk ratio was 3.0.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
For the Pirates, we like Bryan Reynolds to have a good game at the plate. He has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is the best on the team and 8th best in the league today. Ke’Bryan Hayes has the 14th best total hits projection in the league today and his home run projection is 11th best in the league. Oneil Cruz has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 9th best in the league.
Trevor Rogers Gets The Start For The Marlins
Trevor Rogers is coming off a season in which he made four starts and finished with a record of 1-2. His ERA was 4.00, and he had a WHIP of 1.22. In terms of quality starts, Rogers had one, and he finished the season with an average of 1.5 walks per game. Rogers’ strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 3.2, and he finished with a K/9 of 9.5.
Marlins Offense Breakdown
When looking at the Marlins’ top hitting projections for today’s game, Luis Arraez is not only our highest projected player in terms of total hits, but his total hits projection is 4th best in the league today. Tim Anderson is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total hits projection is 9th best in the league. If you’re looking for a home run bet, Jake Burger has the best odds on the Marlins and his home run projection is 10th best in the league today.
Pirates vs Marlins Prediction
There are a few ways you could look to play this Pirates vs. Marlins matchup, but we are going to stick with the money line and are predicting a 6-5 win for the Marlins. If you like the payout of the Pirates, their money line is sitting at +107.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Trevor Rogers is predicted to finish with six strikeouts, which is ninth among all starters. As for Bailey Falter, he is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, which is third worst. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could look at the over/under, and we like the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs.
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Last updated:March 31, 2024 Marlins, Pirates