Can Pirates Maintain Their Winning Streak Against Marlins at loanDepot Park?

As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Pirates have been on a winning streak, showcasing a strong offense and solid pitching in their recent games.

In their last encounter with the Marlins, the Pirates dominated with 16 hits and 9 runs, maintaining a .372 batting average and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .926. Their hitting was particularly effective with runners in scoring position (RISP), achieving 7 hits out of 16 at-bats. The bullpen also played a crucial role by not allowing any earned runs over 3.1 innings pitched.

The trend continued over previous games as well; in one match they recorded 10 hits and 7 runs with an OPS of .777, while another game saw them amass 9 hits and score 6 runs despite committing one error. The team's ability to capitalize on RISP has been notable throughout these games.

Pitching has been another area where the Pirates have excelled. Starters have struck out nearly 13 batters per nine innings while maintaining an ERA of just above three across these games. The bullpen has supported this effort admirably, keeping opponents' batting averages low and stranding runners on base effectively.

Playing away from home at Miami's loanDepot park could present challenges for the Pirates; however, they've shown resilience and adaptability in various conditions this season.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for March 31st at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. First pitch is set for 1:40 PM ET, with coverage provided by SportsNet PT for those watching from home or streaming online.