The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the Mariners for their final game of a three-game set in a Thursday matinee at PNC Park.
Bubba Chandler is drawing the start for the Buccos, and he’s coming off a game in which he pitched six innings against the Colorado Rockies on June 19 at Coors Field. Chandler went six innings, giving up just two earned runs, but could not grab the win as he failed to generate any run support. The Pirates offense will have to step up against the Mariners, but they won’t have it easy against Bryce Miller.
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Miller has been very impressive since entering the rotation in the middle of May. He has a 3-0 record with a 1.58 ERA. He hasn’t given up more than two earned runs in any start this season and has gone at least five innings in every appearance he’s made. This doesn’t bode well for the Pirates, who have been inconsistent with their offense as of late.
With the Pirates slipping in the standings, they need to ensure that they aren’t dropping too many games, especially at home. The halfway point of the season has come and gone, so the Pirates’ margin for error is growing increasingly thin for the standings.
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Pitching Matchup: Bryce Miller (3-1, 1.58 ERA) vs. Bubba Chandler (2-7, 4.62 ERA)
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