Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherMarlinsAlcantara leads Abbott in P-Score (58 vs 45), WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .009 difference in OPS.
Team strengthMarlinsMiami leads 43–19 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Alcantara averages 2.4 more innings per start.
·Abbott enters with a 4.91 road ERA; Alcantara owns a 3.14 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Abbott arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 45% | 92.2 |
| Sweeper | 20% | 81.4 |
| Changeup | 20% | 85.7 |
| Curveball | 13% | 79.7 |
| Cutter | 3% | 88.7 |
Alcantara arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 26% | 97.3 |
| Changeup | 21% | 90.8 |
| Four-seam | 18% | 97.5 |
| Cutter | 15% | 89.9 |
| Sweeper | 9% | 84.2 |
| Slider | 7% | 85.0 |
| Curveball | 4% | 82.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.693OPS
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0.684OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
CIN·
MIA+21529th
Run differential
+34717th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Reds?+
Andrew Abbott is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Marlins?+
Sandy Alcantara is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:40 PM ET at loanDepot park.
Where is the game being played?+
loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Andrew Abbott is at 45; Sandy Alcantara is at 58. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.