The Tampa Bay Rays (10-7) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-7) on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. TBD takes the mound against TBD. Our model gives Pittsburgh Pirates a 56% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Rays at Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Date | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 6:45 PM ET |
| Venue | PNC Park |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | TBD vs TBD |
Where to Watch TB vs PIT
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, April 17, 2026 with first pitch at 6:45 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
TBD takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays against TBD for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Matchup Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays (10-7) have a 44% win probability in our model.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-7) are given a 56% chance with home field advantage.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
PIT leads 2-1L 4-7 @ PIT (Feb 22)L 1-4 @ PIT (Mar 02)W 6-1 vs PIT (Mar 15)
Recent Form
Tampa Bay Rays — Last 5 Games
5-0 · Streak: W5W 8-3 @ Chicago White SoxApr 15
W 8-5 @ Chicago White SoxApr 14
W 5-4 vs New York YankeesApr 12
W 5-4 vs New York YankeesApr 11
W 5-3 vs New York YankeesApr 10
Pittsburgh Pirates — Last 5 Games
3-2 · Streak: W1W 2-0 vs Washington NationalsApr 15
L 4-5 vs Washington NationalsApr 14
W 16-5 vs Washington NationalsApr 13
L 6-7 @ Chicago CubsApr 12
W 4-3 @ Chicago CubsApr 11
See live scores: MLB Scores