The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-10) face the Texas Rangers (12-11) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Braxton Ashcraft takes the mound against Jack Leiter. Our model gives Pittsburgh Pirates a 52% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Pittsburgh Pirates at Texas Rangers |
| Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 8:05 PM ET |
| Venue | Globe Life Field |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Braxton Ashcraft vs Jack Leiter |
Where to Watch PIT vs TEX
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 with first pitch at 8:05 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
Braxton Ashcraft takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates against Jack Leiter for the Texas Rangers.
Matchup Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-10) have a 52% win probability in our model.
The Texas Rangers (12-11) are given a 48% chance with home field advantage.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
TEX leads 1-0L 1-5 @ TEX (Apr 22)
Recent Form
Pittsburgh Pirates — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L1L 1-5 @ Texas RangersApr 22
W 6-3 vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 19
L 7-8 vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 18
W 5-1 vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 17
L 7-8 vs Washington NationalsApr 16
Texas Rangers — Last 5 Games
3-2 · Streak: W1W 5-1 vs Pittsburgh PiratesApr 22
L 2-5 @ Seattle MarinersApr 19
L 3-7 @ Seattle MarinersApr 18
W 5-0 @ Seattle MarinersApr 18
W 9-6 @ AthleticsApr 16
See live scores: MLB Scores