Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins MLB Picks for Today

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Minnesota Twins on March 14th at Lee County Sports Complex. The Pirates are off to a rough start with a 4-10 record and have yet to win a game away from home. Meanwhile, the Twins have a solid 8-7 record and are 6-1 at home. Let's take a look at how these teams match up and make our MLB picks for today's game.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Hitting: The Pirates' batting lineup has struggled so far this season, with a team average of .222. Drew Maggi has been a bright spot for the team with 2 home runs and a .500 batting average, but the rest of the team has yet to find their stride.

Pitching: The Pirates' pitching staff has also struggled, with a team ERA of 5.75. They will need a strong outing from their starting pitcher if they hope to keep the Twins' bats at bay.

Minnesota Twins

Hitting: The Twins have been hitting well this season, with a team average of .240. Jose Miranda leads the team with 3 home runs and a .429 batting average. Look for the Twins to continue their offensive success against the struggling Pirates pitching staff.

Pitching: The Twins' pitching staff has been inconsistent this season, with a team ERA of 4.83. However, their starting pitcher for this game has not been announced yet. If they can get a strong outing from their starter, they should be able to hold off the struggling Pirates lineup.

Injuries:

The Pirates do not have any injured players, while the Twins have several players who are day-to-day or out.

Prediction:

Based on the team's performance so far this season, our expert MLB picks for today's game is the Minnesota Twins. The Twins have been hitting well and have a solid record at home, while the Pirates have struggled both hitting and pitching. Look for the Twins to take advantage of the Pirates' struggles and come out with a win.

Pick: Minnesota Twins ML.