Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Predictions – 23.05.26

Who will win today? Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will win this game because P. Skenes is throwing absolute gas right now and the Toronto Blue Jays lineup lacks the discipline to handle his high-leverage heat. Expect the kid to dominate the zone early and keep the Toronto bats quiet in the Rogers Centre dirt.

The Starter Showdown: P. Skenes vs P. Corbin

Watching P. Skenes and his 2.62 ERA is like watching a young ace who knows he’s the baddest man on the mound. He hasn’t shown signs of fading, and his ability to tunnel that triple-digit heater with a devastating slider makes him nearly lights out when he gets ahead in the count.

On the flip side, P. Corbin carries a 4.23 ERA and has been prone to shelling when his command wavers. If he can’t locate that slider, the Pittsburgh Pirates will feast on his mistakes, especially since he’s been struggling to find his rhythm against aggressive hitters lately.

Offensive Trends & Lineup Depth

The Toronto Blue Jays (24-27) managed to scrap together six runs yesterday, but their bats have been cold for long stretches this season. They rely too much on the long ball and often fail to execute the small ball needed to manufacture runs against elite arms.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (26-25) are grinding through a tough road stretch, but they show plenty of grit in the dugout. They need to avoid the swing-and-miss and force P. Corbin to work deep into counts to get into that Toronto bullpen early.

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Our Final Verdict

This game is a total mismatch on the bump where P. Skenes has the clear edge in pure stuff and confidence. While the Toronto Blue Jays won the previous meeting, they won’t find the same success against a pitcher who refuses to blink under pressure.

Pick to Win: Pittsburgh Pirates

Total Runs (Over/Under): under (Line: 7.5)