Prediction Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates 06.22.25

Texas Rangers

38-40

1:35 PM

Pittsburgh Pirates

31-48

Sunday, 22 de June de 2025 Line: Odds no disponibles

Probable Pitchers

J. Leiter

#35

Récord 4-4

ERA 4.40

B. Falter

Récord 5-3

ERA 3.49

Pitchers advantage:

Pittsburgh Pirates

Prediction Winner

Pittsburgh Pirates

Detailed Analysis

Game Analysis: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 22-06-2025 | MLB

Alright folks, we’ve got a matchup brewing in the Steel City on June 22nd, 1:35 PM, as the Texas Rangers (38-39) head east to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (30-48) at PNC Park. This one’s shaping up to be a tight contest, but let’s dive into the numbers.

Texas Rangers Performance Snapshot

The Rangers are a bit of a mixed bag. Their pitching staff has been a bright spot, boasting a respectable 3.18 ERA. However, their offense is lagging, hitting just .230 (25th in the league) and averaging a meager 7.44 hits and 3.58 runs per game. They need to find more pop in their bats to consistently compete.

Pittsburgh Pirates Performance Snapshot

The Pirates are fighting an uphill battle. Their offense is even weaker than the Rangers’, with a .225 batting average (28th in the league), averaging just 7.35 hits and 3.17 runs per game. Their pitching staff, with an ERA of 3.85, is struggling to keep runs off the board. While their bullpen has managed 16 saves, that’s not enough to compensate for their offensive woes.

Pitching Matchup: Who Has the Edge?

On the mound, we have a fascinating duel: J. Leiter (4-4, 4.40 ERA) for the Rangers versus B. Falter (5-3, 3.49 ERA) for the Pirates. Falter has the edge in ERA, suggesting he’s been more consistent this season. However, Leiter’s got the potential for a breakout game. It’s a close call, but I’m leaning slightly towards Falter.

Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions

Given the offensive struggles of both teams, and Falter’s slightly better pitching numbers, I’m predicting a low-scoring affair. My pick is the home team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, in a close one. And with both offenses sputtering, I’m going under the 9.5 total runs line.

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Prediction Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Anthony Betts

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