Pirates vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – June 23

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (37-39) have a home game at PNC Park against the Tampa Bay Rays (37-40) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.

The probable starters are Paul Skenes (4-0) for the Pirates and Aaron Civale (2-5) for the Rays.

Pirates vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
  • Probable Pitchers: Skenes – PIT (4-0, 2.29 ERA) vs Civale – TB (2-5, 5.42 ERA)
  • Pirates vs. Rays Odds

  • Pirates to win: -166
  • Rays to win: +140
  • Spread: Pirates -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Pirates vs. Rays Pitcher Performance

    Skenes Civale
    7 GS 15
    4-0 W-L 2-5
    2.29 ERA 5.42
    39.1 IP 76.1
    7 BB 22
    53 SO 79

    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Skenes

  • Skenes (4-0) gets the starting nod for the Pirates in his eighth start of the season. He has a 2.29 ERA in 39 1/3 innings pitched, with 53 strikeouts.
  • His most recent time out came on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • The 22-year-old has put up a 2.29 ERA and 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings across seven games this season, while giving up a batting average of .221 to opposing hitters.
  • Skenes is looking to extend a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Skenes will look to last five or more innings for his seventh straight start. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per outing.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
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    Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale

  • Civale (2-5) will take the mound for the Rays, his 16th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 5.42, a 3.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.389 in 15 games this season.
  • In 15 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in three of them.
  • Civale has started 15 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 10 times. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance.
  • He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
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