Arizona Diamondbacks Look to Even Series with Rangers in Game 2
The two teams will be facing off in Game 2 of the best of seven series in Arlington, Texas with the first pitch of the night taking place at 8:03 PM
Game outlook
The two teams will be facing off in Game 2 of the best of seven series in Arlington, Texas with the first pitch of the night taking place at 8:03 PM EST.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/28/2023 @ 8:03pm EST
Where: Globe Life Field Stadium Diamondbacks vs Rangers Betting Odds Moneyline: Diamondbacks +140 | Rangers -159
Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-140) | Rangers -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 61%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are poised for game two of the World Series. In their first game, they pushed 4-0 Nate Eovaldi to the limit, scoring five runs over four innings which included a Tommy Pham home run and Derek Jeter-tying hitting streak from Ketel Marte. However, they fell short in the eleventh inning due to a Corey Seager two-run home run and Miguel Castro's solo home run at the bottom of the 11th. Aiming for a more successful result, they have booked Merrill Kelly for game two. Kelly is 2-1 with a 2.65 ERA and has allowed nine hits over 17 innings in the playoffs with a 10.2 K/9 rate and a 1.00 WHIP. Currently, their offense is ranked 14th (averaging 4.58 points per game) and have an overall record of 93-82 this season.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers had a promising start to their World Series against Arizona, leading early on thanks to an RBI double from Evan Carter and an RBI single from Adolis Garcia. Arizona took the lead but the Rangers tied it at 3. In the ninth inning, it looked like the Rangers would be down 1-0 in the series but Corey Seager hit a clutch, 2-run homer to force extra innings. This led to Garcia's walk-off home run in the 11th inning which secured the 6-5 win for the Rangers. They now have lefty Jordan Montgomery ready to take the hill in game two and he has been impressive in the playoffs with a 3-0 record, 2.16 ERA and 28 hits allowed in 25 innings. The Rangers have a 6 power ranking and are ranked 3rd in offense and 13th in defense with an overall record of 98-74.