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Washington Nationals Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Texas Rangers In Interleague Series Opener

The Washington Nationals are set to face the Texas Rangers in the first game of their three-game interleague series on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. The Nationals will be led by MacKenzie Gore on the mound, while the Rangers will counter with Jon Gray. Texas, the betting favorite, currently holds a 6-4 advantage in their last 10 games against Washington. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:05 PM. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +134 | Rangers -150
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-152) | Rangers -1.5 (+131)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 60%.

Washington vs Texas Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have been performing well on the road with a four-game winning streak and are currently third in the NL East standings. They will be looking to improve their position with a win on Tuesday to extend their road winning streak. The team is averaging 4.07 runs per game with a .238 batting average, ranking 18th in the league. CJ Abrams has been the standout batter for the Nationals. On the pitching side, the team has been struggling, giving up 4.22 runs per game with a .280 batting average against them. They will rely on Gore to deliver a strong performance in their upcoming game to secure a win. Overall, Washington ranks 19th in offense, 20th in defense, and currently have a season record of 14-14.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers secured a series win against the Reds and will look to continue their success against the Nationals in their upcoming game. The team is currently averaging 4.55 runs per game with a .248 batting average. Pitching has been solid, with an average of 3.86 runs given up per game and a .217 opponent batting average. Josh Smith leads the team in batting average, while Adolis Garcia leads in home runs and RBI. Gray's last start was impressive, contributing to a 5-1 victory over Seattle. The Rangers will need another strong performance from him in their next game. The team has a power ranking of 25 and is ranked 16th for offense and 15th for defense. Washington previously went 1-2 against Texas in their recent matchups.

Washington Nationals on a Hot Streak, Expected to Dominate Against Texas Rangers

The Washington Nationals have demonstrated impressive performance recently, winning five consecutive road games. Their offensive capabilities have been particularly noteworthy, with a minimum of seven runs scored in three consecutive road games. Given their strong performance against right-handed pitchers and past success against Gray, who has struggled against them in past encounters, it is likely that their offensive momentum will continue in the upcoming game. Conversely, the Texas Rangers have experienced difficulties in their offensive game, scoring only 10 runs in their last three home games and splitting their last six home-game series. With Gore's solid pitching performance in recent games, including an impressive record on the road, he is poised to maintain control over the Rangers' offense. Considering the vulnerabilities in Texas' bullpen, it is expected that Washington will dominate the game. Therefore, betting on Washington to cover the money line position appears to be a strategic choice.

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