Rays vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Jared Jones for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Zach Eflin for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Pirates |
| Hits |
600 (16th) |
583 (22nd) |
| Batting Average |
.235 (21st) |
.229 (26th) |
| Runs Batted In |
284 (25th) |
291 (Tied-21st) |
| Runs |
305 (Tied-21st) |
302 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
66 (27th) |
69 (24th) |
| Walks |
238 (Tied-14th) |
238 (Tied-14th) |
| Stolen Bases |
75 (6th) |
40 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
684 (6th) |
713 (4th) |
| Pitches |
11440 (6th) |
11219 (10th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/21/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
10-3 |
| 6/19/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
1-0 |
| 6/18/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
2-1 |
| 6/17/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
4-1 |
| 6/16/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
8-2 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/21/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
10-3 |
| 6/20/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
7-6 F/10 |
| 6/19/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
3-2 F/10 |
| 6/18/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
7-6 |
| 6/16/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
8-6 |
Rays vs Pirates predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, all eyes might be keenly fixed on Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes. Arozarena, known for his blend of power and speed, is expected to keep the momentum rolling with his hitting, and possibly add a couple of stolen bases to his tally. On the other hand, Paredes, who’s been a big playmaker, might just hammer a home run or clutch in some RBIs if he gets his rhythm right against the Pirates’ pitching. With their recent performances, these key players could significantly impact the game’s dynamics.
Switching gears to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz are the players to watch. Reynolds has been a consistent hitter for the Pirates and will likely be a key man, aiming to notch up some crucial hits and possibly drive in important runs. Cruz, with his power-hitting abilities, will be another critical figure, and the Rays' pitchers need to handle him carefully to avoid any game-changing homers. Their ability to step up in pivotal moments could really set the stage for how the Pirates fare in this matchup.
With both teams showing certain strengths and weaknesses, predicting a winner could go either way, but based on the momentum and current stats, the Tampa Bay Rays might just have the edge in this contest. Their lineup seems slightly more balanced, and with effective outings from pitchers like Zach Eflin, they could contain the Pirates’ hitters. It’s baseball, and anything can happen, but the Rays might be walking away with a win this time around, especially if their key players perform as anticipated. Wouldn't you say that puts an intriguing spin on the game's forecast?
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Henry Davis (C): 7-Day IL
- Ji Hwan Bae (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Quinn Priester (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Joey Bart (C): 10-Day-IL
- Martin Perez (SP): 15-Day-IL
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Richard Lovelady (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jeffrey Springs (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Drew Rasmussen (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Brendan McKay (SP): Day-To-Day
Rays vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Sat 4:05 PM |
| Temperature |
90° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
