Today’s matchup is between the Miami Marlins (24-32) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-34). The Marlins have won 0 of their last 5 games & the Pirates have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Marlins are starting Trevor Rogers (LHP), on the mound who is 6-3 on the season pitching a 1.87 ERA, 2.48 FIP, .272 wOBA, K% of 30.5%, BB% of 8.8%, 89.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.10 WHIP in 62.2 innings pitched.
The Pirates are starting Chase De Jong (RHP), who is 0-0 on the season with a 1.80 ERA, 2.33 FIP, .213 wOBA, K% of 25.0%, BB% of 10.0%, 89.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.00 WHIP in 5.0 innings pitched.
The Marlins are the 6th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Pirates are 12th.
On the hitting side, the Marlins have a .291 wOBA and a .299 OBP. The Pirates have a .288 wOBA and a .299 OBP. The Marlins have 49 HRs this season while the Pirates have 38 HRs.
Chase De Jong (Pirates) had a 3.60 ERA/3.91 FIP in the minors this season in 4 starts. Looked good in his first MLB start this season but Trevor Rogers is a pitcher I can rely on to pitch well compared to Chase. Marlins have the batting edge as well which helps. I'm taking the Marlins to win!
