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Tampa Bay Rays Poised to Extend Dominance Over Texas Rangers During Three-Game Series

The Texas Rangers with a record of 29-31 will be looking to take the series lead against the Tampa Bay Rays (30-29) in the first game of their upcoming three-game series at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday night at 7:35 PM ET. Tyler Mahle, with a 5-2 record and 1.64 ERA, will be starting for the Rangers, while Drew Rasmussen, with a 4-4 record and 2.33 ERA, will be on the mound for the Rays. Texas has been dominant in recent matchups against Tampa Bay, boasting a 9-1 record in their last 10 games. The Rays are the favorites to win with an opening line of -135 that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Rangers vs. Rays showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +122 | Rays -135
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-182) | Rays -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Tampa Bay Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers claimed a series win over St. Louis after bouncing back from a loss in the second game with a win in the finale. They are looking to continue their momentum into their upcoming game on Tuesday. Although their offensive statistics rank low in the league, their pitching has been strong, with a low average of runs allowed per game. Josh Jung leads the team in batting average, Wyatt Langford in home runs, and Adolis Garcia in RBI. Overall, the Texas Rangers are ranked 15th in power rankings, with an offense ranked 27th, defense ranked 3rd, and a season record of 29-31.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays recently split their series with Houston and have won three of their last five games. Currently third in the AL East standings, they are one game behind second-placed Toronto. With an average of 4.34 runs per game, their .246 batting average ranks 17th in the league, while their .312 on-base percentage is 20th and their .388 slugging percentage is 18th. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .320 batting average, while Junior Caminero leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Rays are giving up 3.64 runs per game, seventh in the league. Opponents have a .234 batting average against them, which ranks 12th. Their 3.48 ERA is seventh, and their 1.17 WHIP is fourth. In their recent game, Rasmussen pitched a shutout, allowing only one hit in six innings in a 5-0 win over Minnesota. The Rays have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked 13th for offense, scoring an average of 4.41 runs per game, and seventh for defense, giving up an average of 3.69 runs per game. They currently have a 30-29 overall record and Texas lost all three of their recent matchups against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays Poised for Victory Against Struggling Texas Rangers

The Tampa Bay Rays have performed well in three of their last five games, while the Texas Rangers have struggled on the road, losing five out of their last six games away from home. Tampa Bay has a favorable advantage due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, unlike Texas who has had difficulty in that area. Mahle's inconsistency on the mound, particularly during away games, does not bode well for the Rangers, as he has allowed seven runs in his last three starts. Conversely, Rasmussen has been in top form lately, not conceding a single run in his previous three starts. Considering Texas' bullpen issues, they are likely to face challenges in containing the Rays' offense. The Rays also possess one of the top bullpen units in the league. It is advisable to place a wager on Tampa Bay winning.

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