August 18 02:05 MLB Pittsburgh Seattle Overseas Baseball Analysis Free Broadcast Sports Analysis
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Pittsburgh Pirates, who have successfully broken their losing streak with a harmonious performance from both hitters and pitchers, will have Bailey Falter (5 wins, 7 losses, 4.07 ERA) aiming for his 6th win of the season. Falter showed a struggling performance in his last outing against the Dodgers, allowing 4 runs in 4 innings, indicating that he continues to have issues with his away game performance compared to home games. His lack of command in day games has been a problem this year, and overcoming this will be key. The Pirates' batting lineup, which scored 5 runs including a solo home run by Yasmani Grandal by attacking Gilbert the previous day, has shown that they have somewhat overcome their struggles on the road at home. The fact that the lineup has performed well with runners on base has been crucial, and the bullpen, which has allowed only 1 run in 3 innings, consistently impresses.
The Seattle Mariners have been on a 4-game losing streak due to struggles in starting pitching, and Luis Castillo (10 wins, 11 losses, 3.40 ERA) is looking for his 11th win of the season. Castillo secured a win with a solid 6-inning performance, allowing only 1 run and 4 hits against the Mets at home on the 12th, successfully breaking away from recent struggles. However, his recent away game performances have not been particularly good, and his slightly higher opponent batting average in day games adds to the concerns. Seattle's lineup, which has scored only 3 runs from 2 home runs against Skinner and Bednar, is noticeably declining in scoring capacity. The team’s limitations are evident with 2 double plays and 3 errors. The bullpen allowed 1 run in 1.2 innings, leaving questions about whom to trust.
Pittsburgh's long losing streak has come to an end, and this victory against Skinner can boost the team's morale. The matchups between home pitcher Falter and away pitcher Castillo are likely to yield an even contest. Ultimately, it comes down to the bullpens, and considering the current bullpen situations of both teams, Seattle appears to be the more vulnerable side in tight games. The Pittsburgh Pirates, with a stronger pitching staff, are closer to victory.
Expected Score: 5-4 Pittsburgh wins
Handicap: Pittsburgh wins
Over/Under: Over