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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 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 vs Texas Stats

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 58-66 record this season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

In a thrilling game, the Texas Rangers managed to avoid a sweep with a walk-off win by Josh Jung, who also hit a home run in the game. The team finished with six runs on 12 hits, with three batters collecting multiple hits. Pitcher Tyler Mahle started the game, allowing four runs on six hits over three innings. Left-handed pitcher Cody Bradford will start the next game for the Rangers, holding a 4-0 record with a 3.50 ERA. Despite a rough July, Bradford has improved in August, particularly at home where his ERA drops to 2.48. The Rangers offense has struggled for consistency, ranking in the bottom 10 for batting average but showing promise in home games with more extra base hits and home runs. Despite hitting below average in night games, the team has seen an increase in home runs. Overall, the Rangers are on pace for a high month in home runs. Their power ranking is 29, with an #18 rank for offense and #19 for defense, holding a 58-68 overall record. In their recent matchups, Pittsburgh won all three games against Texas.

Texas Baseball Team Shows Strong Hitting Improvements and Home Advantage Heading into Next Game

Recently, the Texas baseball team has shown improvement in their hitting performance, particularly in regards to hitting home runs. Additionally, the team has historically performed well in terms of hitting at their home games. With Bradford pitching effectively at home and the Pirates having a low strikeout rate, the Rangers' batters are expected to have an advantage in this upcoming game. Based on these factors, it is recommended to consider betting on Texas to win.

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