Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Picks and Predictions for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Miami Marlins will stay on the road Saturday afternoon for a 4:05 PM matchup at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and we have you ready to roll with our Miami vs. Pittsburgh prediction. Miami comes into Saturday with 35 wins and 35 losses on the year, riding a long winning streak following a 5-run win in Game 1 of this set. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into Saturday with 35 wins and 35 losses this season after losing 4 of the last 5, including 2 in a row. Read more about this Miami vs Pittsburgh prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our MLB Predictions!
Miami tries to keep it rolling
The Miami Marlins offense has a .245 batting average they have scored 296 runs on 557 hits. Miami has a .323 OBP and a .382 team slugging percentage. Miami's pitching has been solid enough, with a 4.12 team ERA, and it has allowed just 10 runs across its last 5 wins. Otto Lopez is leading the Miami offense this season with a .342 batting average. Liam Hicks has a .274 batting average and leads the team with 13 home runs and 50 RBI's.
Sandy Alcantara got the start for the Miami offense in Game 1 of this set, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits over 8 innings and earning a win. John King came on in relief to allow no runs and 1 hit over the final inning of the game. Owen Caissie and Liam Hicks led the way for the Miami offense in Game 1 of this set, driving in 2 runs each. Miami got balanced offense from the rest of the team, with 4 different players driving in 1 run apiece.
Key Injury Report for Miami:
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- Kemp Alderman (7-Day IL)
- Griffin Conine (60-Day IL)
- Janson Junk (15-Day IL)
- Josh Eknes (15-Day IL)
- Eury Perez (15-Day IL)
Pittsburgh tries to end its skid
The Pittsburgh offense has been solid this season, with a .254 batting average and the buyers scoring 351 runs on 604 hits. The Pittsburgh power has been stout with 82 home runs and a .405 team slugging percentage. The Pittsburgh pitching has been the team's biggest issue, with a 4.21 team ERA, and the Pirates have allowed 31 runs across their last 4 losses. Nick Gonzales leads the Pittsburgh offense this season with a .301 batting average. Brandon Lowe has a .249 batting average and leads the team with 17 home runs and 46 RBI's.
Braxton Ashcraft got the start for Pittsburgh in Game 1 of this series, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits over 5 innings and finishing with a no-decision. Wilber Dotel came on in relief and gave up 4 runs on 4 hits after recording only 5 outs, leading to the loss. Antwone Kelly came in to close out the game for Pittsburgh, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits over the final 2.1 innings. Pittsburgh had a mediocre offensive showing, with 3 different players driving in 1 run each.
Key Injury Report for Pittsburgh:
- Endy Rodriguez (Day-To-Day)
- Henry Davis (Paternity)
- Joey Bart (10-Day IL)
- Oddanier Mosqueda (6-0-Day IL)
- Mike Clevinger (7-Day IL)
Miami vs Pittsburgh Pick
- Miami vs. Pittsburgh Spread Pick
Pittsburgh is a slightly better team in this matchup and will weather their recent skid on Saturday. Look for Pittsburgh to defend home field against a below-average Miami team that has yet to decide on a pitcher. Take the Pirates to pick up a much-needed victory Saturday afternoon as they continue to climb toward a record above 500. Take the Pirates on Saturday afternoon to work as they get the win in Game 2 of their home series against the Miami Marlins
- Miami vs Pittsburgh Over/Under Pick
Both teams have strong enough offenses, and each has a pitching staff with an ERA above 4. Look for runs to come in bunches Saturday afternoon as each team looks to run it up. Take the over Saturday afternoon as the Pittsburgh Pirates work to get the home victory against the Miami Marlins.
Game Written Prior to completion of game on Friday.
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