Marlins Look to Extend Win Streak Against Pirates with Alcantara on the Mound

The Pittsburgh Pirates are eager to rebound from their recent series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers as they host the Miami Marlins for a three-game weekend showdown. This matchup promises to be thrilling, particularly with the starting pitchers set to take the mound.

Sandy Alcantara, the Marlins’ ace, has kicked off June with impressive performances, securing wins against both the Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays. In those outings, he logged seven innings each time, surrendering just four runs over 14 innings combined. The Marlins are counting on Alcantara to deliver another strong start against the Pirates, which will help minimize the workload for their bullpen as they aim to extend their current five-game win streak.

On the other side of the diamond, the Pirates will turn to Braxton Ashcraft, who has been a reliable presence for the team this season, boasting a 3.28 ERA over 13 starts. However, Ashcraft’s three-game win streak came to an end in his last appearance against the Atlanta Braves, where he pitched five innings and allowed six earned runs in a 6-3 defeat on the road. Returning to the familiar confines of PNC Park, Ashcraft is hopeful that the home crowd will energize him as he seeks to regain his winning form.

This exciting matchup is set for PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, with fans eager to see how these two talented pitchers will perform. Tune in to KDKA AM/FM or Sportsnet for the broadcast.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.