Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .021 difference in OPS.
Team strengthRaysTampa leads 51–32 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ray works deeper into games, 5.7 IP per start versus 4.8.
·Ray enters with a 3.96 road ERA; McClanahan owns a 2.55 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Ray arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 31% | 93.1 |
| Slider | 23% | 86.1 |
| Changeup | 19% | 86.2 |
| Sinker | 15% | 92.6 |
| Knuckle Curve | 12% | 79.6 |
McClanahan arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 38% | 95.6 |
| Changeup | 28% | 86.9 |
| Slider | 18% | 88.2 |
| Curveball | 15% | 82.2 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.658OPS
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0.679OPS
.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
SF·
TB+28125th
Run differential
+3968th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Robbie Ray is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Rays?+
Shane McClanahan is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Robbie Ray is at 49; Shane McClanahan is at 55. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.