The Tampa Bay Rays, sitting at 11-8, are headed to PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to face off against the 12-8 Pirates. This American League-East versus National League-Central matchup gets underway at 1:35 PM on Sunday, April 19, with MLB.TV coverage. The Rays are starting lefty Shane McClanahan (#18), who's had a bit of a bumpy start, surrendering 13 hits and 11 earned runs over 13.2 innings pitched this season, posting a 1-1 record with a 3.95 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. McClanahan's performance will be crucial against a Pirates lineup that boasts a .255 batting average - not exactly a powerhouse, but still a respectable opponent.
The Pirates will counter with right-hander Mitch Keller (#23), who's been on fire with a 1-1 record, 2.86 ERA, and 1.23 WHIP through 22 innings pitched. Keller's got a tough task ahead, dealing with a Rays offense that averages .259 and scores 92 runs per 23 games. The Rays are missing a few players, including Austin Vernon, Ty Johnson, John Rooney, and Logan Driscoll, all on the injured list - but they've still got enough firepower to give Keller a run for his money. Can McClanahan and the Rays' lineup outshine Keller and the Pirates at their home PNC Park? Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.