T.M. Selection: Marlins.

After ten straight losses, the Bucs finally got a victory here yeterday by a score of 3-1. Suffice it to say, I'm expecting an immediate return to mediocrity for Pittsburgh here, which is still a sub-par 17-21 on the road. The Pirates are who we thought they were. Miami though has been much better than most everyone could/would have predicted, coming in at 43-34 overall, including 23-16 at home. This pitching matchup favors the home side: Osvaldo Bido is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA for the visiting side. He's pitched ten innings so far this season and I think he'll now struggle (like his team!), in this difficult road venue. Bryan Hoeing is the correct call here, he's 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 27-10 strikeout to walk ratio. Miami is 3-1 in its last four in trying to avenge a home loss as a fav vs. an opponent, and I expect it to add to that mark this afternoon.

T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Miami.