T.M. Selection: Pittsburgh Pirates.

I like the Pittsburgh Pirates to win this game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Pirates didn't look really good going into the All Star break and they got crushed 8-1 in their 1st game back, but I expect them to bounce back and win this game in their own ballpark. The Marlins haven't looked that great in their games lately either. They were swept by the Phillies going into the break and then were blanked 8-0 by the Rangers in their 1st game back on Thursday. Before putting up 8 runs on the Pirates in their most recent game, the Marlins were shutout by opponents 3 games in a row and I expect their offense to struggle once again in this game. Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.99 ERA) is up for the Pirates here and he has looked very good in a majority of his starts this year. He hasn't looked good in his 2 most recent starts, giving up 10 runs total in those 2 starts, but he has been great for a majority of the year and I see him bouncing back with a much better performance against the Marlins offense which has been severely lacking lately. Quintana hasn't faced the Marlins yet this year either and I think he is going to shut them down with his best stuff in this game. Max Meyer (0-1, 8.44 ERA) is up for the Marlins here and he is still in his rookie year but only making his 2nd ever start in this game. He had 1 start right before the All Star break, making his MLB debut against the Phillies, and he gave up 5 runs in 5 innings as the Marlins lost that game 10-0. The Pirates don't have a great offense but they can still put up runs in their ballpark and I see them putting up a ton of runs here as they welcome Meyer to the MLB by giving him another bad start. I also think Quintana can shut down the Marlins offense here which has been cold lately. I like the Pirates to win this game.

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Pirates.