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Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Miami Marlins in Series Finale

In this article, the focus is on the upcoming final game of a three-game series between the Miami Marlins and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates took the first game of the series with a convincing 10-3 victory. The article discusses the possibility of the Marlins rebounding in the series finale or if the Pirates will continue their recent success. The starting pitchers for the game are mentioned, with Cal Quantrill starting for the Marlins and Bailey Falter starting for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is favored to win the game, with the betting line opening at -150 and remaining unchanged. This information was provided before the conclusion of the middle game in the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +132 | Pirates -150
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-155) | Pirates -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 60%.

Miami vs Pittsburgh Stats

Miami Marlins

Miami suffered a tough loss in the opening game of their series against Pittsburgh, marking their seventh loss in eight games. The Marlins are currently sitting at the bottom of the NL East with a record of 24-40, 17 games behind the Mets. The team struggled offensively, finishing with only seven hits and going one for 10 with runners in scoring position. Eury Perez took the loss in his season debut, allowing four runs on four hits in three innings. Cal Quantrill will be taking the mound for the Marlins in their next game, boasting a 3-6 record and a 5.63 ERA. Miami is ranked 20th in offense, averaging 4.06 runs per game, and 28th in defense, allowing an average of 5.40 runs against them per game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates won their fourth straight game in the opening game of this series against Miami. Despite their current record of 27-40 and being 13.5 games behind the Cubs in the NL East, the Pirates have shown improvement. Andrew McCutchen and Adam Frazier led the team in hitting on Monday, with the Pirates going eight of 19 with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Mike Burrows had a solid outing, and Caleb Ferguson earned the win in relief. Bailey Falter will start for the Pirates in this contest, with a 4-3 record and a 3.49 ERA on the season. The Pirates have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #29 for offense and #15 for defense. Miami recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling to create offensive opportunities, particularly against right-handed pitching this season. On the other hand, they have shown better performance against left-handed pitchers. Despite this, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a winning streak, having won their last four games - their longest streak of the season. While Quantrill has historically performed well against the Pirates, his recent loss to the Rockies raises some concerns. Conversely, Falter has been in good form and the Pirates seem to have gained momentum. Therefore, the Pirates are favored to win this matchup.

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