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Rangers vs. Twins: Jack Leiter to Lead Texas against David Festa in Pitching Duel

In this American League matchup, the Texas Rangers take on the Minnesota Twins in the second game of a three-game series. Texas will have Jack Leiter on the mound with a 3.48 ERA, while Minnesota will start David Festa with a 5.40 ERA. The first game of the series was played on Tuesday, and the Twins are the betting favorite for Wednesday's game. Stay tuned for our full Rangers vs. Twins prediction and updates on the current line. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +118 | Twins -136
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-180) | Twins -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 58%.

Texas vs Minnesota Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently on a nine-game road trip, with their final series taking place in Minnesota after losing three games to the Rays in Tampa Bay and winning two out of three against Washington. The team is currently fourth in the AL West, sitting half a game behind the Angels in third and 5.5 games behind the Astros in first place. In their last game against Washington, Marcus Semien had a strong performance with two hits and an RBI in the 4-2 victory. Semien leads the team in at bats as the second baseman batting cleanup. Wyatt Langford leads the team in home runs with 11, while Jake Burger has nine home runs in his first season with the team. Jack Leiter will be making his 11th start of the season with a 4-2 record and a 3.48 ERA. The team currently ranks 28th in offense, second in defense, and has a record of 31-35 this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins currently hold the 2nd spot in the AL Central standings but are facing pressure from the Guardians and Royals who are close behind. They are 7.5 games behind the division leading Tigers and recently lost two out of three games against Toronto at home. Christian Vasquez, who batted ninth in the lineup, had a strong performance in their last game with a solo home run and an additional RBI. Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach are key players in the team's offense, with each hitting 10 home runs this season. David Festa, a 25-year old right hander, will make his 5th start for the team with a 0-1 record and a 5.40 ERA. The Twins have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked 18th for offense and 7th for defense, with an overall record of 34-30. Their recent series against Texas ended with the Twins losing two out of three games.

Rangers' Leiter Set to Outshine Festa in Pitching Duel Against Minnesota

The upcoming matchup between the two teams will feature young starting pitchers, with Texas' Leiter showing recent strong performances compared to Festa. Leiter boasts a superior ERA of 3.48, whereas Festa's is 5.40. Furthermore, Leiter has pitched over 50 innings this season, while Festa has only managed 16 innings. Festa's recent performance, giving up eight earned runs in his last start, may cause concern for the Minnesota coaching staff. The Texas Rangers are currently riding momentum from a recent series win against the Nationals and are predicted to continue their success in this upcoming game. Therefore, based on recent performances and team momentum, it is recommended to support the Rangers for a victory in this game.

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