The Pittsburgh Pirates (75-84) and the Miami Marlins (82-76) face off at PNC Park on Friday at 6:35 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Pirates will send Bailey Falter (2-9) to the mound, while Jesus Luzardo (10-9) will get the nod for the Marlins.
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Pittsburgh vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6:35 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Falter – PIT (2-9, 5.36 ERA) vs Luzardo – MIA (10-9, 3.89 ERA)
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Pirates vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Falter | Luzardo | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 31 |
| 2-9 | W-L | 10-9 |
| 5.36 | ERA | 3.89 |
| 80.2 | IP | 171.1 |
| 20 | BB | 54 |
| 60 | SO | 198 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter
- In his most recent time out on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, the lefty tossed two innings, giving up eight earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
- In 18 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.36, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .284 against him.
- Falter is trying to record his fourth quality start of the season.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
Falter’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | Sep. 23 | 2.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| at Cubs | Sep. 19 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Sep. 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 6 | 3.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 2 | 3.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Jesús Luzardo
- The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.89, a 3.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.249 in 31 games this season.
- He has 16 quality starts in 31 chances this season.
- He has seven appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 31 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 3.89 ERA ranks 29th, 1.249 WHIP ranks 27th, and 10.4 K/9 ranks eighth.
Luzardo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | Sep. 23 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Sep. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Sep. 11 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Dodgers | Sep. 5 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
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