Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherPiratesAshcraft holds a modest edge in P-Score and WHIP, while the ERA gap is small.
Offense vs handPiratesPittsburgh owns a .749 OPS vs RHP, 6th in MLB; San ranks 12th vs RHP.
Team strengthPiratesPittsburgh leads 43–32 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ashcraft averages 0.6 more innings per start.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Ashcraft arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 31% | 97.3 |
| Curveball | 26% | 85.0 |
| Slider | 22% | 91.8 |
| Sinker | 17% | 97.1 |
| Splitter | 4% | 91.8 |
Roupp arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 34% | 93.4 |
| Curveball | 26% | 76.7 |
| Changeup | 21% | 87.1 |
| Cutter | 14% | 89.3 |
| Four-seam | 6% | 92.9 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.749OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.728OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
PIT·
SF+4446th
Run differential
+29426th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Pirates?+
Braxton Ashcraft is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Landen Roupp is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:05 PM ET at Oracle Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Braxton Ashcraft is at 67; Landen Roupp is at 56. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.