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MLB 5/24 Preview: Rangers Vs. Pirates

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<h2>Rangers @ Pirates &#8211; First Pitch: 12:35 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Scattered Clouds, 77°</div>
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<p>It&#8217;s set to be a <strong>12:35 pm</strong> start in the rubber match between the <strong>Texas Rangers</strong> and the <strong>Pittsburgh Pirates</strong>. The mound is going to see <strong>Johan Oviedo</strong> from the Pirates in a showdown against the Rangers&#8217; <strong>Martin Perez</strong>.</p>
<p>Both pitchers have had less than stellar performances recently, with Perez&#8217;s <strong>xFIP</strong> over the past <strong>30 days</strong> clocking in at <strong>5.56</strong>, with Oviedo at <strong>5.81</strong>. That said, Oviedo has managed to show something, turning in decent performances in <strong>five</strong> of his <strong>eight</strong> starts.</p>
<p>Yesterday&#8217;s encounter saw the Rangers bounce back with an impressive <strong>6-1</strong> victory. However, whether we&#8217;ll see more of the same from the Texas outfit today remains to be seen, particularly given Perez&#8217;s sketchy record on the road. In fact, his <strong>ERA</strong> is north of <strong>five</strong> on the road, with <strong>eight home runs</strong> given up in <strong>30 innings</strong>. In contrast, at home, he&#8217;s been quite steady, boasting a <strong>1.93 ERA</strong> without conceding a single home run.</p>
<p>The Pirates, led by Oviedo, could hold a significant advantage in this contest, particularly considering Perez&#8217;s vulnerability on the road and the Pirates&#8217; stronger performance against left-handed pitching. The team’s anticipated lineup shows <strong>five</strong> <strong>players</strong> with elevated <strong>ISO</strong> numbers and <strong>six</strong> players with high <strong>wOBA against lefties</strong>. Perez could face significant pressure in the early part of the game.</p>
<p>To add to the intrigue, the match will be played under slightly warmer conditions in Pittsburgh, with a first pitch forecast of <strong>77 degrees</strong> and a light wind blowing out to center field. These conditions could play a part in the performance of both teams, especially given the Pirates&#8217; recent proficiency against left-handed pitching.</p>
<p>In this potentially tight contest, the Pirates might hold the upper hand, at least in the first five innings. </p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
<th width="100px"> </th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rangers</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">+128 </td>
<td align="right">O 9 </td>
<td align="right">-109 </td>
<td align="center">-129</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">+135 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right">-108 </td>
<td align="center">-119</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Pirates</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -150 </td>
<td align="right">U 9 </td>
<td align="right">-110 </td>
<td align="center">+109</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -159 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right"> -112 </td>
<td align="center">-100</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Rangers</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Martín Pérez: 5-1, 4.01 ERA, 6.93 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Marcus Semien</td>
<td width="180px">  .301, 7 HR, 39 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Corey Seager</td>
<td width="180px">  .355, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nathaniel Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .286, 5 HR, 29 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Adolis García</td>
<td width="180px">  .256, 14 HR, 49 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Jung</td>
<td width="180px">  .268, 11 HR, 33 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Jonah Heim</td>
<td width="180px">  .280, 6 HR, 32 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Robbie Grossman</td>
<td width="180px">  .242, 5 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh H. Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .216, 3 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Leody Taveras</td>
<td width="180px">  .303, 1 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<h3>Pirates</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Johan Oviedo: 3-3, 4.69 ERA, 8.06 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Andrew McCutchen</td>
<td width="180px">  .274, 7 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Bryan Reynolds</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 6 HR, 28 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ke&#8217;Bryan Hayes</td>
<td width="180px">  .232, 1 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Santana</td>
<td width="180px">  .233, 2 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Connor Joe</td>
<td width="180px">  .262, 5 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Rodolfo Castro</td>
<td width="180px">  .255, 5 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jack Suwinski</td>
<td width="180px">  .226, 7 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Jason Delay</td>
<td width="180px">  .317, 1 HR, 8 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Chris Owings</td>
<td width="180px">  .143, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Rangers</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the Texas Rangers last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Pirates</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the Pittsburgh Pirates last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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