Miami vs Pittsburgh Prediction: the Marlins Cannot Afford a Second Loss to the Pirates

Miami lost to Pittsburgh in the first game of a home series by a score of 1:5. Will the Marlins get revenge in Game 2? Let's pick a few bets.

That's why Don Mattingly's team can't afford losses like they did in the first game of the home series against mediocre Pittsburgh. The Marlins (41-44) are ninth in the American League standings, just four wins behind the wild-card zone.

Daniel Castano, 1-2 and with a 3.60 ERA in eight starts this season, is the Marlins' pitcher for Game 2 of their series with the Pirates.

After beating Miami in Game 1 of the series, the Pirates strengthened their position. Pittsburgh occupies third place in the National League Central Division with a (37-50). Derek Shelton's team is ahead of Cincinnati and Chicago Cubs, nine wins behind the wild-card zone.

Chris Stratton will pitch for Pittsburgh in Game 2 of the series with Miami, 5-4 and a 5.14 ERA in 36 games, none of which the pitcher has played in the beginning.

Miami is more ambitious and promising team than Pittsburgh this season. The Marlins are playing steadily in the league, just slightly behind the wild-card zone. So they're unlikely to allow themselves to fail for a second consecutive home game. Prediction: Miami to win.

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