MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates (April 21, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-9) face the Texas Rangers (11-11) at Globe Life Field on Tuesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Carmen Mlodzinski is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -120, while the Pirates are at +100. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Pirates (+159) have a 14-8 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-194) hold a record of 12-10.
- The Pirates have a 12-10-0 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line and 10 have gone under). The Rangers have a 10-11-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 4.2 (19th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (10th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (T5th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Pirates are at .253 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .240 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 24 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 26 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 110 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 87 RBIs to rank 22nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.57 this season (10th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 3.22 (2nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 207 this season, ranking 8th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank T10th for total strikeouts, recording 201.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .235 against the Rangers this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .222 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 7-3-12 | 4-2-7 | 3-1-5 | 4-2-5 | 3-1-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Rangers | 4-8-10 | 0-2-4 | 4-6-6 | 2-1-5 | 2-7-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 12-2-8 | 7-1-5 | 5-1-3 | 7-1-3 | 5-1-5 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
| Rangers | 9-8-5 | 0-2-4 | 9-6-1 | 3-2-3 | 6-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 12-10 in Pirates games this season. The Rangers have an 8-14 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded an 8-3 victory over the Rangers at PNC Park when these teams last met on June 22, 2025. Spencer Horwitz went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Rangers' four-game winning streak against the Pirates at PNC Park.
