Texas Rangers Favored to Face Off Against Pittsburgh Pirates in Home Series After Recent Winning Streak
The Texas Rangers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home series, with the game scheduled for 8:05 PM Eastern on Tuesday. The Rangers have been on a
Game outlook
The Texas Rangers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home series, with the game scheduled for 8:05 PM Eastern on Tuesday. The Rangers have been on a winning streak, securing three out of their last four games. The starting pitchers will be Mitch Keller with an ERA of 3.95 for the Pirates and Cody Bradford with an ERA of 3.5 for the Rangers. Texas is the betting favorite for the upcoming game, opening at -147 and currently holding a line of -133. Stay tuned for the outcome of Monday's action before the game on Tuesday.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +122 | Rangers -133
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-170) | Rangers -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 57%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates were unable to complete the sweep as they fell in game three, with Oneil Cruz and Joey Bart standing out in the offensive effort. Jake Woodford struggled on the mound, allowing five runs over four innings. RHP Mitch Keller will start on Tuesday with a 10-7 record and 3.95 ERA, but has been in a recent slump. Pittsburgh is averaging 4.15 runs per game and has struggled at the plate this season, ranking 23rd in overall batting average. Despite their struggles, the team has shown improvement in August and is hitting above their season average. Overall, Pittsburgh is ranked 21st in offense, 17th in defense, and holds a 58-65 record this season.