| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8.75 |
| TEX | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -155 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Set to Face Off Against Texas Rangers in First Game of Interleague Series
On Monday evening, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Texas Rangers in the first game of a three-game interleague series. The Pirates are coming off a 10-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners, while the Rangers secured a 6-5 10-inning win over the Minnesota Twins. Luis Ortiz (5-3, 3.41 ERA) will be starting for Pittsburgh, while Jose Urena (3-8, 4.15 ERA) will take the mound for Texas. Despite opening as the underdogs, the Pirates are set to face the Rangers who are the betting favorites with a -126 line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Pirates +106 | Rangers -126
- Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-195) | Rangers -1.5 (+160)
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 56%.
Pittsburgh vs Texas Stats
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling this season, currently last in the NL Central with a record of 58-65. They have lost eight of their last 10 games and have been underperforming offensively with a .673 team OPS. However, left-fielder Bryan Reynolds has been a standout player with a .809 OPS and 19 home runs. Pitcher Luis L. Ortiz has also been performing well, with a 5-3 record and 3.41 ERA, despite a recent loss to the San Diego Padres. The team is ranked 21 in offense, 17 in defense, and has a power ranking of 23 in the league.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers have had a challenging season, currently standing at third in the AL West with a 57-68 record. Despite recent improvement, the team has been struggling at the plate, with a .239/.308/.381 team slash line and scoring an average of 4.25 runs per game. Shortstop Corey Seager has been a standout hitter with 26 home runs and an .843 OPS, but the team needs more players to step up. Righty Jose Urena will be pitching, coming off a recent loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers are ranked 27th in power rankings and are 18th in offense, scoring 4.23 runs per game. Their defense is ranked 19th, giving up an average of 4.52 points per game. Pittsburgh recently won 2 out of 3 matchups against Texas.
Analysis Shows Texas Rangers Likely to Outperform Pittsburgh Pirates in Pitching Matchup
Based on analysis of the starting pitchers' performance at home and on the road this season, Luis L. Ortiz and Jose Urena exhibit comparable statistics. Ortiz boasts a 3-2 record with a 2.80 ERA and .230 batting average against in 45.0 road innings, while Urena has a 2-2 record with a 2.72 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 46.1 innings at Globe Life Field. Additionally, a notable disparity exists in the teams' hitting abilities with runners in scoring position throughout the season. Pittsburgh ranks 26th in the MLB with a .672 team OPS in these situations, whereas Texas ranks 10th with a .778 team OPS. Therefore, it is recommended to select the Texas Rangers as the more favorable choice for securing a victory in this game.
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