The Pirates enter Monday's game with three straight wins. However, they are still in last place in their division. Next up is a series against the Marlins, who also sit in last place within their division.
Let’s dig into this Pirates vs. Marlins game for Monday, June 9, and highlight some of the top picks for PrizePicks MLB. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET live on FS1 today, with Marlins SP Eury Perez making his return to the MLB mound since September 2023.
Whether you want to attack home runs, hits, or pitcher strikeouts, Marlins vs. Pirates provides plenty of opportunities on PrizePicks. Let’s highlight some picks to help you build your Lineups for Monday’s MLB action.
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Marlins vs. Pirates Picks for Monday, June 9
Here are three of the top Marlins vs. Pirates picks and predictions on PrizePicks MLB today. Click each pick to read more.
- Pirates SP Mike Burrows – 4 Strikeouts
- Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez – 6.5 Fantasy Score
- Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds – 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI
Pirates SP Mike Burrows – 4 Strikeouts
- Pirates SP Mike Burrows had six strikeouts over 5.1 scoreless innings against the Astros in his last start.
- In his first two starts of the season, Burrows combined for five strikeouts over 8.1 innings against the Brewers and Diamondbacks.
- Burrows has not thrown more than 78 pitches in any of his three starts this season.
- The Marlins are tied for the ninth-fewest strikeouts (514) in baseball.
Marlins OF Jesús Sánchez – 6.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- Marlins OF Jesus Sanchez is 18-for-47(.383) with three home runs, four doubles, and 12 RBI over his last 13 games.
- Sanchez has an 8.5% walk rate and a26.9% strikeout rate for his career. He has improved in both departments this season, recording an 11.0% walk rate and a 22.5% strikeout rate.
- Sanchez has only swung at 28.8% of pitches outside the strikeout zone this season, which is down from his career mark of 34.3%.
- While left-handed pitchers have limited Sanchez to a .241 wOBA and a .117 ISO for his career, he has a .337 wOBA and a .200 ISO versus righties.
Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds – 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI
- Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds only has a.303 wOBA this season, but his xwOBA is .369.
- He only has a .120 ISO on the road this season, but he has a .164 ISO at home.
- Across his last 20 games, Reynolds is24-for-72 (.333) with a .424 OBP, three home runs, and 16 RBI.
- The Marlins will start SP Eury Perez, who has not pitched in the majors since 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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Of the nine games on the docket for Monday, one of them is a nationally broadcasted matchup between in the Marlins and Pirates. However, the Pirates have won three straight games and the Marlins will be getting back one of their one highly-talented starting pitchers in Eury Perez.
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