The Tampa Bay Rays (12-8) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (12-9) on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Shane McClanahan takes the mound against Mitch Keller. Our model gives Pittsburgh Pirates a 50% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Date | Sunday, April 19, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 1:35 PM ET |
| Venue | PNC Park |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Shane McClanahan vs Mitch Keller |
Where to Watch TB vs PIT
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, April 19, 2026 with first pitch at 1:35 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
Shane McClanahan takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays against Mitch Keller for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Matchup Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays (12-8) have a 50% win probability in our model.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (12-9) are given a 50% chance with home field advantage.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
PIT leads 3-2L 4-7 @ PIT (Feb 22)L 1-4 @ PIT (Mar 02)W 6-1 vs PIT (Mar 15)L 1-5 @ PIT (Apr 17)W 8-7 @ PIT (Apr 18)
Recent Form
Tampa Bay Rays — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W1W 8-7 @ Pittsburgh PiratesApr 18
L 1-5 @ Pittsburgh PiratesApr 17
W 5-3 @ Chicago White SoxApr 16
W 8-3 @ Chicago White SoxApr 15
W 8-5 @ Chicago White SoxApr 14
Pittsburgh Pirates — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L1L 7-8 vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 18
W 5-1 vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 17
L 7-8 vs Washington NationalsApr 16
W 2-0 vs Washington NationalsApr 15
L 4-5 vs Washington NationalsApr 14
See live scores: MLB Scores