| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +114 |
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Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates Set to Face Off in Final Game of Interleague Series
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off in the final game of their interleague series on Sunday afternoon. The Rays are coming off a 7-6 road win against the Minnesota Twins, while the Pirates had a day off. Ryan Pepiot will be starting on the mound for the Rays with a 4-4 record and a 4.57 ERA, while Luis Ortiz will be pitching for the Pirates with a 3-2 record and a 2.51 ERA. The current betting line has Tampa Bay as the slight favorite at -118.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Rays -118 | Pirates -102
- Spread: Rays -1.5 (+135) | Pirates +1.5 (-162)
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 50%.
Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Stats
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have been performing decently well this season, currently ranking fourth in the AL East with a 36-39 record. In order to improve their standing in the postseason, the team must strive for better consistency. The Rays currently rank 25th in MLB with a .667 team OPS and average 3.93 runs per game. Third baseman Isaac Paredes has been a standout player with an .842 OPS and 39 RBIs. Pitcher Ryan Pepiot has also been performing at a decent level, despite a recent loss to the Atlanta Braves. Overall, the team ranks 24th in power rankings and 26th in offense, defense, and are currently 36-39 for the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have a 36-38 record and are ranked 21st in power rankings. They are third in the NL Central and are struggling at the plate with a .230/.298/.360 team slash line. Left fielder Bryan Reynolds has been a standout player with a .785 OPS and 40 RBIs. Young right-hander Luis Ortiz has a 3-2 record and a 2.51 ERA. The Pirates have a solid defense, giving up an average of 4.38 points per game. In their last three matchups, Tampa Bay went 0-3 against Pittsburgh.
Pirates vs. Rays: Pitching Advantage Gives Pittsburgh Edge in Interleague Matchup
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates have had similar records throughout the season, with the Pirates demonstrating an advantage in starting pitching. Over the last seven games, Ryan Pepiot has gone 2-2 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP in 34.1 innings. In comparison, Luis Ortiz boasts a 1-0 record with a 2.11 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 21.1 innings in the same period. In addition, the Pirates have shown a slight offensive edge in June, with the team averaging 4.24 runs per game compared to the Rays' 4.12 runs per game over 17 games played. Based on these factors, a logical choice would be to support the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home game at PNC Park for the opening of this interleague series.
