The Miami Marlins (24-39) travel to PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (26-40) in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, June 9, 2025. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as they battle through the NL standings, with the Pirates aiming to extend their three-game winning streak while the Marlins seek to bounce back from a series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Game Details
- Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Radio: WINZ 940 AM (Miami), KDKA 93.7 FM (Pittsburgh)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Miami Marlins (24-39)
- Last Game: The Marlins fell 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays, struggling to generate offense late in the game.
- Key Players:
- Eury Pérez – Making his season debut after missing 2024 due to Tommy John surgery.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. – Batting .249, providing speed and power at the top of the lineup.
- Josh Bell – Veteran slugger with 54 home runs, looking to spark Miami’s offense.
- Strengths: Speed on the basepaths, solid bullpen depth.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent hitting, struggles against power pitchers.
Pittsburgh Pirates (26-40)
- Last Game: The Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, completing a three-game sweep.
- Key Players:
- Mike Burrows – Starting pitcher with a 5.27 ERA, looking to build on his scoreless outing vs. Houston.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes – Batting .227, but remains a defensive anchor at third base.
- Oneil Cruz – Power-hitting shortstop with 46 home runs, aiming to break out of a slump.
- Strengths: Strong defense, home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Low team batting average (.227), struggles in high-scoring games.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Marlins won three of four games in their first series against the Pirates this season (March 27-30).
- Game Strategy:
- Miami: Needs Pérez to deliver a strong outing and capitalize on Pittsburgh’s weak offense.
- Pittsburgh: Must control the pace and rely on Burrows to limit Miami’s scoring chances.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 8, 2025
