Prediction Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates 06.20.25

Texas Rangers

36-39

6:40 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates

30-46

Friday, 20 de June de 2025 Line: TEX -185

Probable Pitchers

J. deGrom

#48

Récord 6-2

ERA 2.19

M. Burrows

#53

Récord 1-1

ERA 4.24

Pitchers advantage:

Texas Rangers

Prediction Winner

Texas Rangers

Prediction Over/Under

Under (8.5)

Detailed Analysis

Game Analysis: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 20-06-2025 | MLB

Get ready for a clash of titans (well, maybe not titans, but two teams scrapping for relevance) as the Texas Rangers (36-39) head to PNC Park in Pittsburgh to face the Pirates (30-46) on June 20th, 2025, at 6:40 PM. This interleague matchup pits two teams with contrasting strengths against each other, promising an interesting battle.

Texas Rangers Performance Snapshot

The Rangers are a bit of a mixed bag. Their offense is struggling, ranking 26th in the league with a .230 batting average and averaging a paltry 3.59 runs per game. Their 7.43 hits per game don’t exactly scream “powerhouse.” However, their pitching staff is a bright spot, boasting a stellar 3.19 ERA. If they can get some timely hitting, they could be dangerous.

Pittsburgh Pirates Performance Snapshot

The Pirates are in a similar boat, but further down the river. Their offense is even weaker, hitting a league-worst .224. They’re only putting up 3.09 runs per game and averaging 7.18 hits. Their pitching, while not terrible, has a higher 3.74 ERA. Their bullpen, however, has shown some consistency with 16 saves.

Pitching Matchup: Who Has the Edge?

This is where things get interesting. The Rangers send ace J. deGrom (6-2, ERA 2.19) to the mound – a bonafide Cy Young candidate. He’s been lights out this season. The Pirates counter with M. Burrows (1-1, ERA 4.24), who’s been less than impressive. This is a massive mismatch on paper. deGrom’s dominance gives the Rangers a significant edge.

Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions

The predicted winner is the away team, the Texas Rangers. deGrom’s presence alone shifts the game heavily in their favor. Considering the offensive struggles of both teams and deGrom’s likely dominance, the predicted total runs scored is under 8.5.

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Prediction Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates

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