Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins — Match recap

Miami defeated Pittsburgh 2–0 on August 11 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring pitching duel that fell short of the 7.5-run Vegas total. The Marlins' pitching staff dominated, striking out 10 Pirates while allowing just 4 hits and zero earned runs across the game, though Miami's own offense was muted with only 5 hits and a .730 OPS. Pittsburgh managed 4 hits and drew 2 walks but couldn't break through, recording 10 strikeouts against a Miami rotation that posted a 3.93 ERA. The decisive margin came from Miami's lone home run, which drove in the game's only run, while both teams committed zero errors in a clean defensive effort. This shutout loss marks a continuation of Pittsburgh's offensive struggles, as the Pirates' inability to generate run support despite drawing walks suggests deeper lineup inconsistency heading into the final stretch of the season.