Lake Bachar struck out four batters and gave up one run over two innings as the opener against the Pirates on Saturday.

Bachar opened the game for the Marlins and surrendered a run in the first inning on a hit batter, a walk, and a hit. He then tossed a scoreless second before handing it over to the bullpen at 42 pitches. He recorded four of his six outs via the strikeout. Bachar will likely return to a long relief role following the spot start.