The Miami Marlins (24-40) travel to PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (27-40) in the second game of their two-game series on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Pirates are riding a four-game winning streak, while the Marlins aim to bounce back after dropping Game 1 in a 10-3 loss.
Game Details
- Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Broadcast: ESPN, MLB Network
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Miami Marlins (24-40)
- Last Game: The Marlins fell 10-3 to the Pirates, struggling to contain Pittsburgh’s offense.
- Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers (RF) – Leads the team with 10 home runs and 33 RBI, ranking 46th in MLB in homers.
- Otto Lopez (SS) – Provides consistency with a .229 batting average, five home runs, and 17 RBI.
- Eury Pérez (SP) – Expected starter, returning from injury with a career 3.15 ERA.
- Strengths: Power hitting, aggressive baserunning.
- Weaknesses: Pitching struggles, defensive errors.
Pittsburgh Pirates (27-40)
- Last Game: The Pirates secured a 10-3 win over the Marlins, extending their winning streak to four games.
- Key Players:
- Oneil Cruz (SS) – Batting .227, with 12 home runs and 28 RBI, ranking 28th in MLB in homers.
- Bryan Reynolds (LF) – Provides power with 36 RBI, leading the Pirates’ offense.
- Mitch Keller (SP) – Expected starter with a dominant record against Miami, remaining undefeated in seven outings.
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, strong bullpen.
- Weaknesses: Offensive inconsistency, strikeout rate.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Marlins lead the season series 3-2, but the Pirates have won seven of the last 10 meetings.
- Game Strategy:
- Marlins: Need Pérez to limit runs while relying on their power hitters.
- Pirates: Must capitalize on Miami’s pitching struggles and generate early offense.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 9, 2025