Pirates vs Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - Apr. 2
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Today, the Pirates (1-5) are in Tampa, FL to take on the Rays (4-1) in Game 2 of this series.
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Roupp makes his first start of the season for the Giants.
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Oddsmakers list the Red Sox as -114 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Orioles -105 moneyline odds.
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And just like that, the Rays’ first homestand at George M. Steinbrenner Field is over. Tampa Bay lost Wednesday afternoon’s series finale to Pittsburgh, 4-2, but won both series to begin the season.
Falling behind early isn’t ideal when your team is facing last year’s NL Rookie of the Year. There’s not much margin for error.
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It should be noted that one Yankee declined to use the torpedo bat. Aaron Judge said he was more comfortable with conventional lumber, which is what he used to blast four home runs in 11 at bats. The Brewers finally gave up and walked him intentionally — with the bases empty.
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Jake Mangum notched a second straight productive performance in the Rays' win over the Pirates on Tuesday, capitalizing on his first taste of big league action.