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Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Secure Series Win Over Miami Marlins in Finale

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins are set to face off in the finale of their four-game series on Sunday afternoon. After splitting the first two games of the series, both teams will be looking to secure a series win. The starting pitchers for this matchup are Andrew Heaney for the Pirates and Max Meyer for the Marlins. Pittsburgh is the slight betting favorite at -115. Stay tuned for the outcome of this game to see which team comes out on top.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -115 | Marlins +105
• Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+140) | Marlins +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 53%.

Pittsburgh vs Miami Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from a walk-off loss in the series opener on Thursday with a victory on Friday night, earning their first win of the season and improving to 1-1. They are currently second in the NL Central, half a game behind the Cardinals. On Friday night, Pittsburgh had seven hits with Oneil Cruz leading the way with two runs and two RBIs, including his first homer of the season. Mitch Keller earned the win by pitching six innings, allowing one run on five hits. David Bednar struggled but still earned his first save of the year. Andrew Heaney, acquired from Texas in the offseason, will make his first start of the year for the Pirates. He has had success against the Marlins in the past, with a 2-0 record and a 0.00 ERA in two previous starts against them. Pittsburgh is currently ranked 18th in offense, 19th in defense, and has a power ranking of 25.

Miami Marlins Analysis

In Friday's game, the Miami Marlins fell short of a comeback against Pittsburgh, finishing with seven hits, and Otto Lopez hit his first homer of the season in the ninth inning. Despite their efforts, they were unable to tie the game. The Marlins are currently 1-1 on the year and are tied for second in the NL East, half a game behind the Phillies. Max Meyer will start in the series finale, with a record of 2-3 and a 5.87 ERA in seven career starts at LoanDepot Park. The Marlins have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked #10 for offense, scoring an average of 5.00 points per game, and #12 for defense, giving up an average of 4.00 points per game. In their last three matchups against Miami, Pittsburgh went 1-2.

Pirates Secure Victory Despite Bullpen Inconsistencies, Poised for Win Against Marlins

Both teams have secured a victory in the first two games of the season, despite the Pirates’ bullpen exhibiting early inconsistencies. In the season opener, Pittsburgh’s relief pitchers surrendered three runs, resulting in a 5-4 defeat after holding a 4-2 lead. This trend continued on Friday night, with the bullpen giving up two runs in the ninth inning. Despite his previous struggles, Heaney has historically performed well against Miami and in their ballpark. In comparison to the Marlins, the Pirates appear more financially inclined under the ownership of Bob Nutting. With the necessary components in place, the Pirates are poised to secure a victory on getaway day as the Marlins continue to underperform.

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