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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