NEWSLETTER
The Pittsburgh Pirates (36-39), led by Bryan Reynolds, host Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (37-39) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Pittsburgh-Tampa Bay matchup.
When is Pirates vs. Rays and when does it start?
Where to watch Pirates vs. Rays
The Pirates and Rays will hit the field at PNC Park for this matchup on June 22, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSUN.
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Pirates vs. Rays Game Preview
These squads meet again after the Rays’ 10-3 victory over the Pirates yesterday. Colin Poche (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registered the win for the Rays. Josh Lowe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI to lead the team on offense. Carmen Mlodzinski (1.2 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Pirates.
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have compiled a 14-16 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 46.7% of those games).
Pittsburgh averages 0.9 home runs per game to rank 24th in MLB play with 69 total home runs.
The Pirates have the third-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.360).
Pittsburgh’s 3.99 team ERA ranks 16th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the 18th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.282).
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays have won 14, or 43.8%, of the 32 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Tampa Bay has hit just 66 homers this season, which ranks 27th in the majors.
The Rays rank 25th in the majors with a .366 team slugging percentage.
Tampa Bay has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.43) in the majors this season.
The Rays rank 19th in MLB with a combined 1.284 WHIP this season.
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Jared Jones
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | June 15 | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Twins | June 9 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | June 4 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| at Tigers | May 29 | 4.1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | May 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Zach Eflin
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | June 16 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | June 11 | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Marlins | June 5 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | May 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | May 13 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Jared Jones (4-6 with a 3.76 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 79 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Pirates, his 15th of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander went 4 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up six earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In 14 games this season, the 22-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.76, with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .226 against him.
Reynolds is batting .272 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI. All three of those stats are best among Pittsburgh hitters this season.
Connor Joe has 57 hits and an OBP of .318 to go with a slugging percentage of .398 this season.
Andrew McCutchen has 57 hits this season and a slash line of .242/.337/.398.
Rays Key Players to Watch
Zach Eflin (3-4) will take the mound for the Rays, his 14th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.12 and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .271 in 13 games this season.
Paredes paces the Rays with 11 home runs and 39 runs batted in, while racking up a team-best batting average of .285.
Yandy Diaz is hitting .266 with 14 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 27 walks.
Randy Arozarena is hitting .191 with 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 35 walks.
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