On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays (4-1) face Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1-5), with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Pittsburgh play Tampa Bay.
When is Pirates vs. Rays and when does it start?
This game between the Pirates and Rays is on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. You can expect the opening pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Pirates vs. Rays
The Pirates and Rays will hit the diamond at George M. Steinbrenner Field for this matchup on April 2, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FDSSUN, SportsNet PT.
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Pirates vs. Rays Game Preview
Yesterday, the Rays claimed a 7-0 win over the Pirates, with Shane Baz (6.0 IP, 0 R, 7 H, 10 K) registering the win for the Rays. Brandon Lowe finished 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Thomas Harrington (4.0 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Pirates.
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have gone 1-2 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
Pittsburgh averages 0.5 home runs per game to rank 24th in MLB play with three total home runs.
The Pirates’ .259 slugging percentage is the third-lowest average in MLB.
Pittsburgh has a 4.49 team ERA that ranks 19th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the fifth-worst WHIP in MLB (1.536).
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights (2024)
The Rays won 41, or 46.1%, of the 89 games they played as underdogs last season.
Tampa Bay’s 147 home runs ranked 28th in MLB last season.
The Rays ranked 29th in the majors with a .366 team slugging percentage.
Tampa Bay pitchers had a combined ERA of 3.78 last year, ninth-best in baseball.
Rays pitchers had a 1.203 WHIP last season, fifth-best in the majors.
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Paul Skenes
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | March 27 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
The Pirates will send Paul Skenes (0-0) to the mound for his second start of the season.
His most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing three hits.
Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of just .167 against him this season. He has a 3.38 ERA and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.
Oneil Cruz is batting .211 this season with a team-high one home run.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is batting .333 to lead Pittsburgh this season.
Andrew McCutchen’s one home runs lead all Pittsburgh hitters, and he’s slugging .583.
Rays Key Players (2024 Stats)
Ryan Pepiot heads to the mound for the Rays to make his second start of the season, seeking his first win.
The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up one earned run.
Yandy Diaz put up a batting average of .281 with 65 runs batted in last season.
Lowe hit 21 home runs on the season while slugging .473.
Christopher Morel hit 21 home runs while slugging .346 last season.
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