Pittsburgh Pirates vs

Philadelphia Phillies Prediction

In a matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Phillies have the home-field advantage and the statistical advantage. According to 10,000 game simulations generated by the AccuScore Simulation Supercomputer, the Phillies have a better than 55% chance of coming out victorious. Their impressive home record of 43-31 further supports their favoritism, whereas the Pirates have struggled on the road with a 32-40 record.

The starting pitchers also play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the game. The Phillies' Ranger Suarez is expected to have a better performance than Pirates' Johan Oviedo. Suarez has a 55% chance of achieving a Quality Start (QS), which greatly increases his team's chances of winning to 79%. With a simulated strikeout to walk ratio of 3.6 and a 23% chance of achieving a 5 to 1 K/BB ratio, Suarez's effectiveness on the mound could swing the odds even further in favor of the Phillies. On the other hand, Oviedo's chances of a QS are at 42%, and his simulated win percentage in those instances is 63%. However, Oviedo only has a 17% chance of having an impressive 5 to 1 K/BB ratio, which significantly diminishes his team's prospects.

When it comes to offensive firepower, both teams rely on their standout batters to lead their respective lineups. For the Phillies, Bryce Harper has been consistently productive, averaging an impressive 2.45 hits+walks+RBI per simulation. He has a significant opportunity to shine with a 41% chance of having a big game consisting of three or more Hits, Walks, and RBI. When Harper has such a performance, the Phillies' chances skyrocket to 72%. On the Pirates' side, Bryan Reynolds emerges as their most productive batter with an average of 2.01 hits+walks+RBI per simulation. Reynolds has a 33% chance of having a big game, and when he does, the Pirates' chances of winning increase to 56%.

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