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The Miami Marlins will now face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates after coming off of a disappointing series versus the Cleveland Indians. The Fish are looking to recover from the series, and they'll do so with Henderson Alvarez on the mound to face the fortuitous Jeff Locke.
Pitching Matchup
| Proj Win% | Proj ERA | FIP | ERA | Marlins | Pirates | ERA | FIP | Proj ERA | Proj Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .439 | 4.51 | 3.01 | 2.61 | Alvarez | Locke | 2.36 | 3.72 | 4.55 | .434 |
The Fish are looking for Alvarez to continue his hot streak. The Pirates are looking for Locke to continue riding his own hot streak and continue his extended run of success. Both men have been "lucky" to be here and performing this well, but which offense will buckle under that good luck?
Lineup
| Order | Player | Proj wOBA vs. LHP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Yelich | .291 |
| 2 | Ed Lucas | --- |
| 3 | Giancarlo Stanton | .418 |
| 4 | Logan Morrison | .327 |
| 5 | Donovan Solano | .292 |
| 6 | Adeiny Hechavarria | .287 |
| 7 | Jake Marisnick | .309 |
| 8 | Jeff Mathis | .271 |
| 9 | Pitcher | --- |
Bold Prediction: Marlins def. Pirates 3-2