<p>The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The game is set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on RSN.</p> <p>The Pirates have a record of 13-10 and are ranked fifth in their division. The Rangers stand at 12-11 and lead their division. Both teams have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. The starting pitchers are Braxton Ashcraft for the Pirates and Jack Leiter for the Rangers.</p> <h2>Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview</h2> <p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have had mixed results in their recent games. In their latest outing against the Texas Rangers, they fell short, losing 5-1. The Pirates managed six hits but did not secure any extra-base hits or home runs in that game.</p> <p>Despite the loss to the Rangers, the Pirates had a strong performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 19th. They won 6-3, with 12 hits and two home runs. Mitch Keller pitched a solid game, allowing only two earned runs in seven innings.</p> <p>In the current season, the Pirates' batting average stands at .250, ranking seventh. Their on-base percentage is .336, placing them sixth. They have hit 26 home runs, also ranking seventh in the league.</p> <h2>Pirates vs Rangers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers</li><li>Venue: Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX</li><li>Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -110, Rangers Moneyline -110, Pirates Runline -1.5 (+148), Rangers Runline +1.5 (-180), Total Over 8.5 (-105), Total Under 8.5 (-115)</li></ul> <h2>Texas Rangers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Texas Rangers recently had a strong game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 5-1. They managed 8 hits with 4 being extra-base hits. Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker was solid on the mound, pitching 6 innings and giving up only 1 earned run.</p> <p>In their previous games against the Seattle Mariners, the Rangers had mixed results. They lost two games, 7-3 and 5-2, but won one game with a score of 5-0. In the win, their bats came alive with 15 hits and solid pitching from Jacob deGrom.</p> <p>The Rangers have some key hitters contributing this season. Josh Jung is batting .292 and has been a reliable player at third base. Ezequiel Duran has also been performing well with a batting average of .298, providing consistent offense for the team.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Pirates and Rangers have equal moneyline odds at -110. The Pirates have a slightly better team batting average and on-base percentage. Their pitching has a lower earned run average at 3.31 compared to the Rangers' 3.45. With these factors, the Pirates are the pick to win the game. The projected score is Pirates 5, Rangers 4.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Pirates ranking 4th in ERA and the Rangers ranking 8th. Given these pitching strengths, the pick is to go with the under. The projected total score is 9 runs, but the odds favor a lower-scoring game.</p>

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