“Clash of the Titans: Paul Skenes and Sandy Alcántara Square Off on MLB Opening Day 2025 – Who Will Prevail?”
Ultimately, I don’t think Miami should be a home underdog with Alcántara on the bump to a team also projected to finish last in their division. The Marlins’ bullpen was third in WAR, ninth in FIP, and 10th in K-BB% after the All-Star game last year, per FanGraphs. Pittsburgh’s bullpen was 26th in K-BB%, 22nd in FIP, and 19th in WAR over that span.Â
Relief pitching is more important in baseball now than starting pitching. I know everyone is glazing Skenes, and rightfully so. Yet, the starting pitching duel is a draw, Miami has a better bullpen, and neither lineup is good. That said, give me the home ‘dog.Â
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