The Miami Marlins would love Wei-Yin Chen to pitch on the road like he does at Marlins Park. Maybe it’s the friendly confines of being in his own bed at night or the spacious outfield that makes him a better pitcher. Whatever the reason, the veteran suffered another defeat in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Mason Wittner of MLB.com echoed my sentiments in his story from last night.
“Chen is now 1-7 with a 9.13 ERA and 1.817 WHIP in 11 road starts this season, but the southpaw has put up respectable numbers pitching in the comfort of Marlins Park.