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Weekend Battle: Texas Rangers to Take on Detroit Tigers with Strong Left-Handed Pitchers Corbin and Skubal Scheduled to Start

This content provides a preview of an upcoming weekend battle between the Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers in the American League. The game will feature two strong left-handed pitchers, Patrick Corbin for the Rangers and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. The Rangers are currently chasing first place in the AL West, while the Tigers hold the top spot in the Central Division. The game is scheduled for Friday, May 9 at 6:40 P.M. EST, with Detroit opening as the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +225 | Tigers -256
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (+100) | Tigers -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 72%.

Texas vs Detroit Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers currently have an overall record of 18-20, putting them in fourth place in the American League West Division. They are five games behind the Mariners for first place. The team has struggled on the road with a record of 6-12 and has lost six of their last eight games. In their most recent game, a 5-0 loss to the Red Sox, Jack Leiter started on the mound, allowing four runs on three hits in 5.1 innings. Patrick Corbin is set to start the next game, with a 2-1 record and 3.28 ERA this season. The Rangers have a team batting average of .234, scoring the third fewest runs and ranking sixth worst in hits. They have had difficulty against left-handed pitchers, hitting just .229 in those matchups. In power rankings, the Rangers are currently ranked 15th overall, with a 28th ranking in offense and a 7th ranking in defense.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers are currently leading the American League Central Division by 2.5 games. With a 25-13 overall record, the Tigers have been performing well both at home and on the road. They have won four straight games and seven of their last eight, including a recent 11-1 victory over the Rockies. Colt Keith hit a homer in that game, while Keider Montero pitched a strong 8.0 innings, allowing just one run. On Friday, the Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal will be starting against the Rangers. Skubal has a 3-2 record with an ERA of 2.21 and has been particularly effective at home. The team has a strong offense, ranking fourth for both scoring and hits, with a power lineup that ranks sixth in home runs hit. Overall, the Tigers have a power ranking of 1 and are performing well both offensively and defensively.

Detroit's Tarik Skubal Looks to Dominate Rangers as Tigers Favored to Win

Detroit's Tarik Skubal will be taking the mound as he continues to establish himself as one of the premier pitchers in Major League Baseball. With an impressive ERA of 1.06 at home this season, Skubal is poised to perform well against a struggling Rangers lineup that ranks sixth worst in batting average. Additionally, the Tigers' lineup has been demonstrating strength by scoring the fourth most runs in the league. It is anticipated that Detroit will emerge victorious in this game, with both their pitching and offense outmatching the Rangers. On the other hand, the Rangers will be starting Patrick Corbin, who has struggled on the road with a 5.00 ERA. Considering these factors, the Tigers are favored to cover the spread in this matchup.

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