In the third of a four-game series between the Miami Marlins (27-25) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-22) at Marlins Park, Adam Conley (3-3, 4.15 ERA) and Jonathon Niese (5-2, 4.42 ERA) take the mound. The Marlins won the last game 3-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 1 and will air on FSFL and RTPT.
In his most recent outing, Conley pitched 4.1 innings, giving up two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-2 loss to the Braves. Derek Dietrich (.318, 12 Rs, 3 HRs, 22 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Pirates were victorious over the Rangers 9-1 the last time Niese pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out two and walking one. Andrew McCutchen (.257, 34 Rs, 9 HRs, 23 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Marlins has gone great. Over that span, Miami is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Marlins are a stellar hitting team with a .272 team batting average, one of the highest marks in the MLB. The most recent 10 game stretch for Miami’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Miami’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
The Pirates rank fifth in the NL in scoring, averaging 0.0 runs per game. Pittsburgh is one of the top hitting teams in the NL with an average of 9.9 hits per contest. The Pirates have racked up 38 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Pittsburgh pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the NL with an average of 7.1 strikeouts per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – PIT
Notes
The Marlins are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Pirates have a 10-9 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Marlins are 4-17. The Pirates have a 4-14 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total home runs this season, Miami ranks 25th with 46 homers and Pittsburgh is 22nd with 50.
Miami and Pittsburgh both rank in the top five of the league in hits. Miami sits at fifth with 9.35 hits per game and Pittsburgh ranks second with 9.94.
Ranking 10th, Miami is in the top 10 of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.745). Pittsburgh ranks in the top five at fourth with an OPS of .791.
The Pirates are 16-18 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Marlins are 12-12 when they allow at least one homer.
