Yesterday’s Results for Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins

MLB 1st 5 Inning 3-Pack Thursday

Analysis: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins kick off their 2025 MLB seasons with a four-game series at loanDepot park. This Opening Day matchup features an exciting pitching duel between the reigning National League Rookie of the Year and a former Cy Young Award winner. Pittsburgh Pirates will start Paul Skenes. Skenes, 22, is coming off a stellar rookie season where he posted an 11-3 record with a 1.96 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 133 innings. His impressive performance in Spring Training, recording a 2.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 18 innings, has solidified his role as the Pirates' ace. Miami Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara. Alcantara, the 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner, returns to the mound after missing the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. In his last active season (2023), he recorded a 7-12 record with a 4.14 ERA over 184.2 innings. Alcantara has a solid track record against the Pirates, holding a 2.91 ERA in six career starts. The Pirates aim to improve upon consecutive 76-86 seasons. With a deeper lineup and high expectations for their starting rotation, they seek to make a stronger impact in the NL Central. After a challenging 62-100 season in 2024, the Marlins have invested in their front office and coaching staff, aiming to develop one of the youngest rosters in the majors under new manager Clayton McCullough. I will be on Skenes and the Bucs here on Thursday in the 1st 5 innings.

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