MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates (April 22, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-10) face the Texas Rangers (12-11) at Globe Life Field on Wednesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Braxton Ashcraft is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Jack Leiter is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Pirates opened as favorites but this matchup has since become a pick'em, with both the Pirates and Rangers at -110 to win. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Pirates (+144) have a 14-9 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-175) hold a record of 13-10.
- The Pirates have a 12-11-0 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line and 11 have gone under). The Rangers have a 10-12-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (T8th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 4.2 (T18th).
- 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 3.6 runs (5th).
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 .250 (ranking T9th 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 (T15th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 26 (T11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 111 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 92 RBIs to rank T20th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.45 this season (8th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 3.31 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 217 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank T10th for total strikeouts, recording 210.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .233 against the Rangers this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .224 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 8-3-12 | 4-2-7 | 4-1-5 | 4-2-5 | 4-1-7 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Rangers | 4-9-10 | 0-3-4 | 4-6-6 | 2-2-5 | 2-7-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Pirates are -120 to lead after three innings, while the Rangers are -110.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 12-3-8 | 7-1-5 | 5-2-3 | 7-1-3 | 5-2-5 | 0-0-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Rangers | 10-8-5 | 1-2-4 | 9-6-1 | 4-2-3 | 6-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 12-11 in Pirates games this season. The Rangers have an 8-15 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 5-1 victory over the Pirates at Globe Life Field yesterday. Josh Smith went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.
