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Rangers and Pirates meet, winner secures 3-game series
TL;DR
The Texas Rangers face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday at 8:05 p.m. EDT, with the winner securing the three-game series. Jacob deGrom is set to pitch for the Rangers against Bubba Chandler of the Pirates.
Key points
- Rangers and Pirates meet for a series win
- Game scheduled for Thursday at 8:05 p.m. EDT
- Jacob deGrom and Bubba Chandler are starting pitchers
- Rangers favored at -166, Pirates at +140
- Over/under set at 8 runs
Texas RangersPittsburgh PiratesJacob deGromBubba Chandler
Pittsburgh Pirates (14-10, third in the NL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (12-12, second in the AL West)
Arlington, Texas; Thursday, 8:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bubba Chandler (1-1, 3.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Rangers: Jacob deGrom (1-0, 2.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
LINE: Rangers -166, Pirates +140; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Texas Rangers and the Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.
Texas is 12-12 overall and 4-4 at home. Rangers pitchers have a collective 3.61 ERA, which ranks ninth in MLB play.
Pittsburgh has a 6-5 record in road games and a 14-10 record overall. The Pirates have the third-best team ERA in the majors at 3.34.
The teams square off Thursday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo has six doubles, a triple and four home runs for the Rangers. Josh Jung is 15 for 38 with eight doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.
Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with seven home runs while slugging .551. Marcell Ozuna is 12 for 41 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 5-5, .254 batting average, 3.66 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs
Pirates: 5-5, .266 batting average, 3.77 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs
INJURIES: Rangers: Wyatt Langford: 10-Day IL (forearm), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (ribs), : 10-Day IL (back ), : 15-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (biceps)
Q&A
What time is the Rangers vs Pirates game on Thursday?
The game is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Rangers and Pirates?
Jacob deGrom will pitch for the Rangers, while Bubba Chandler is the starting pitcher for the Pirates.
What is the current record of the Rangers and Pirates?
The Pirates have a record of 14-10, and the Rangers are at 12-12.
