Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh

This is the third straight road game for Tampa Bay of an eight-game trip. Tampa Bay has a losing road record and has dropped three of four, while allowing 29 runs the last five contests. Tampa Bay starter Chris Archer is 10-22 when the money line is +125 to -125. The Rays are also 24-52 on the road against a team with a winning home record. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won three of five, cashing twice as a dog, and are four games out of first place in the division. It is their third consecutive home game of a six-game home stand. Starter Jameson Taillon (3.33 ERA) has a 2.39 ERA in four career interleague contests and the Pirates are 20-12 after having lost two of three contests, making this a great spot for the home team. Play Pittsburgh.