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Pittsburgh Pirates Favored to Dominate Series Finale Against Texas Rangers

This article provides a preview of the upcoming game between the Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rangers are looking to make a playoff push after missing out in 2024, while the Pirates are currently struggling in last place in their division. The pitching matchup for the series finale will feature Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Bailey Falter for the Pirates. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM EST. Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -101 | Pirates -116
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-199) | Pirates -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 54%.

Texas vs Pittsburgh Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently working hard to make up ground in the AL West Division, trailing the division-leading Astros by seven games. Despite a recent three-game losing streak that brought them below .500 for the season, the Rangers managed to secure victories in the first two games of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With strong performances from Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom, and rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker, the Rangers are looking to close out the series with a win behind young righty Jack Leiter. Leiter, who has struggled in recent starts, will look to improve his record on the road. Despite key injuries to pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Tyler Mahle, the Rangers currently have a power ranking of 2, with a strong defensive showing and a winning record of 37-39 for the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently in last place in the NL Central Division and are working towards improving their standing. Coming into this weekend's series against the Rangers, they had only won one of their last five games. In Friday night's game, they suffered a 6-2 loss after giving up 13 hits and six runs. Saturday's game saw the Pirates lose 3-2 despite a strong performance from starter Mitch Keller. The team hopes to make up ground against the Rangers this weekend, with lefty Bailey Falter scheduled to pitch the series finale. Falter has a 5-3 record this season with a 3.49 ERA and has had success in six of his 15 starts. However, key players such as RP Colin Holderman, RP Tim Mayza, and RP Justin Lawrence are currently out with injuries. The Pirates currently rank 30th in offense, averaging 3.22 runs per game, and 12th in defense, giving up an average of 4.03 runs per game. They have an overall record of 30-47. Texas had a 1-2 record in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Set to Dominate Series Finale Against Texas Rangers

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Falter in the upcoming series finale on Sunday. Falter has demonstrated strong performance at PNC Park this season, boasting a record of 4-1 and an ERA under 3.00 in eight starts. The Pirates have managed to secure victory in three out of Falter's last five starts. In contrast, Lieter, set to pitch for the opposing team, has a road record of 1-2 this season and has struggled with his pitching accuracy, issuing 40 walks in just 61.1 innings. The Texas Rangers have faced defeat in four of Leiter's last five starts. Based on these factors, I predict the Pirates will emerge victorious in the series finale. A prudent choice would be to bet on the Pirates with the money line.

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