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Rays vs Rangers Set for Exciting Three-Game Series with Division Leaders Facing Off

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in Arlington in a three-game series, with both teams currently sitting at the top of their respective divisions. The Rays are coming off a loss to the Pirates, ending a three-game winning streak, while the Rangers have won five of their last six games. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be Zack Littell for the Rays and Tyler Mahle for the Rangers. Despite being the betting underdog, the Rays will look to pull off a win against the Rangers in what promises to be an exciting baseball matchup. Check out our in-depth prediction for this game!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +112 | Rangers -125
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-200) | Rangers -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 56%.

Tampa Bay vs Texas Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay currently ranks 7th in team batting average, 8th in on-base percentage, and 13th in runs scored in the league. Brandon Lowe leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Kameron Misner also contributing a home run. The Rays have hit 10 doubles, one triple, and three home runs in six games for a total of 14 extra base hits. On the pitching side, Tampa Bay is ranked 2nd in Quality Starts and 3rd in ERA. Shane Baz has a 0.00 ERA and leads in wins, while Ryan Pepiot has the most strikeouts. Zack Littell will start on Friday with a record of 0-1 this season. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 6, ranking 13th in offense, 2nd in defense, and holding a 4-2 record.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers are currently ranked 22nd in the power ranking and are struggling offensively, ranking 24th in slugging percentage and 25th in batting average. They have scored 18 runs in their seven games, with Adolis Garcia leading in RBI with four. On the pitching side, they are 8th in ERA with Jack Leiter leading in wins and ERA for starters. Nathan Eovaldi leads in strikeouts. The Rangers will start Tyler Mahle on Friday, who has an ERA of 5.40 this season. Texas has a record of 5-2 and recently lost three games to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays showing strong early season performance and contending for top spot in AL East

In the early stages of the season, Tampa Bay has demonstrated strong performance metrics, ranking 3rd in ERA at 2.00 and 7th in team batting average at .269. With a record of 4-2, the team is in contention for the top spot in the AL East, just half a game behind the leaders. Looking back to last season, Tampa Bay has secured victory in six of their last nine games, showcasing consistent success on the field. In an upcoming matchup, Tampa Bay's pitching rotation presents a favorable outlook against Texas, with Zack Littell delivering a commendable performance in his last start despite a narrow loss. Texas has also shown competitive prowess, securing five wins in seven games, but their starting pitcher, Tyler Mahle, faces a challenging matchup against Tampa Bay on Friday.

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