I'm well aware Josh Johnson is filthy, sports an 2-0 record, ERA of 1.35, but Maholm despite his 0-2 record, sports a fine 2.33 ERA himself.
Pitt can hit Johnson, Tabata owns him 20-63 lifetime, Snyder, Garrett Jones, and Neil Walker has had success against JJ.
The only Marlin in the line up that can hit Maholm is Han-Ram, everybody else struggles.
Don't sell the Pirate bats short, if Maholm is on, and I think he will be, they got enough sticks to get 3 off of JJ.
Are the Pirates a lock at +188?
No.
Are they worth a small 1 or 1.5 unit play at +188.
HELL YES.
I'll try the Pirates naming Maholm only, +188 for 1.5*