Rangers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching
The Texas Rangers (29-17) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (24-22) to start a three-game series at PNC Park, with first pitch at 6:35 PM ET on Monday. The Rangers are coming off a series victory over the Rockies, and the Pirates a series loss to the Diamondbacks.
The Rangers will give the ball to Dane Dunning (4-0, 1.69 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Luis Ortiz (0-2, 5.63 ERA).
Rangers vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Monday, May 22, 2023
- Time: 6:35 PM ET
- TV: SportsNet PT
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PNC Park
- Probable Pitchers: Dunning - TEX (4-0, 1.69 ERA) vs Ortiz - PIT (0-2, 5.63 ERA)
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Dane Dunning
- The Rangers will send Dunning (4-0) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in six innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 1.69 and 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .195 in 11 games this season.
- He's looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- Dunning has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Luis Ortiz
- Ortiz (0-2) starts for the Pirates, his third this season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, when he tossed three innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .359 against him this season. He has a 5.63 ERA and 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings over his two games.
- Ortiz enters the matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
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