I don't see the Pirates getting swept at home by the Marlins. Despite losing the first two games of this series, Pittsburgh still has defeated Miami 11 of the last 14 meetings at home. The last time the Marlins pulled a road sweep was way back in April.

The pitching matchup sets up well for the Pirates. They draw Jose Urena. The Marlins are 1-8 in his last nine starts. Urena is another pitcher who only is in a big league rotation because of injuries. He has a hideous 6.80 ERA. Urena has seen Pittsburgh twice. He's pitching 5 2/3 innings against the Pirates in his brief career giving up nine runs and 13 hits.

Pittsburgh starter Ryan Vogelsong has a 2.55 ERA in three starts since coming off the DL following facial injuries sustained from being hit by a pitch. Teama often rest starters on Sunday and the Pirates have better depth than the Marlins, who are minus top slugger Giancarlo Stanton.