# Marlins vs Pirates Recent Performance Comparison ## Today's Game (June 14, 2026) - **Matchup**: Miami Marlins at Pittsburgh Pirates - **Time**: 12:15 PM ET - **Venue**: PNC Park - **Probable Pitchers**: Max Meyer (MIA) vs Paul Skenes (PIT) ## Current Season Records - **Miami Marlins**: 35-36 (.493) - 4th in NL East, 11.5 GB - **Pittsburgh Pirates**: 36-35 (.507) - 4th in NL Central, 7.5 GB ## Last 10 Games Performance ### Miami Marlins (Last 10: 7-3) **Recent Results:** - June 13 @ PIT: L 2-3 - June 12 @ PIT: W 8-3 - June 11 vs AZ: W 2-0 - June 10 vs AZ: W 8-0 - June 9 vs AZ: W 10-6 - June 7 vs TBR: W 4-1 - June 6 vs TBR: W 4-3 - June 5 vs TBR: L 0-6 - June 3 @ WSH: W 4-1 - June 2 @ WSH: W 7-3 **Last 10 Stats:** - Total Runs: 49 (4.9 per game) - Total Hits: 83 - Team Batting Average: .258 - Team ERA: 4.10 (14th in MLB) ### Pittsburgh Pirates (Last 10: 3-7) **Recent Results:** - June 13 vs MIA: W 3-2 - June 12 vs MIA: L 3-8 - June 11 vs LAD: L 6-8 - June 10 vs LAD: W 9-8 - June 9 vs LAD: L 3-12 - June 7 @ ATL: L 2-3 - June 6 @ ATL: L 3-6 - June 5 @ ATL: L 3-6 - June 4 @ HOU: W 5-1 - June 3 @ HOU: L 9-11 **Last 10 Stats:** - Total Runs: 46 (4.6 per game) - Total Hits: 80 - Team Batting Average: .238 - Team ERA: 4.23 (19th in MLB) ## Key Team Statistics ### Marlins Offense: - **Home Runs**: 58 (28th in MLB) - **Runs Scored**: 306 (16th in MLB) - **Strikeouts**: 612 (10th in MLB) - **Team Batting Leaders**: Luis Lopez (.345 AVG), Bryan Hicks (13 HR, 51 RBI) ### Pirates Offense: - **Home Runs**: 84 (13th in MLB) - **Runs Scored**: 357 (5th in MLB) - **Strikeouts**: 644 (4th in MLB) - **Team Batting Leaders**: Josh Lowe (17 HR, 46 RBI), Nick Gonzales (.296 AVG) ### Pitching Comparison: - **Marlins**: Max Meyer (6-3, 1.86 ERA, 86 K) - **Pirates**: Paul Skenes (6-4, 2.84 ERA, 90 K) ## Head-to-Head This Series - **June 12**: Marlins 8, Pirates 3 (MIA win) - **June 13**: Pirates 3, Marlins 2 (PIT win) - **Today**: Game 3 of series ## Recent Trends - **Marlins**: Won 6 of last 7 games before yesterday's loss; strong offensive production (averaging 5.4 runs in wins) - **Pirates**: Struggling recently (3-7 in last 10); bullpen has been taxed with multiple close games ## Key Takeaways 1. **Marlins** have been the hotter team recently with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games 2. **Pirates** have struggled offensively, averaging only 4.6 runs in their last 10 games 3. **Today's pitching matchup** favors the Marlins with Max Meyer's excellent 1.86 ERA vs Paul Skenes' 2.84 ERA 4. **Home field advantage**: Pirates are at home today after winning yesterday's game 5. **Offensive disparity**: Pirates have more power (84 HR vs 58 HR) but Marlins have been more consistent at the plate The Marlins enter today's game with better recent form, though the Pirates will look to build on yesterday's win and their home field advantage.