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Texas Rangers Look to Secure Series Win Against Washington Nationals With Crucial Victory on Sunday

The Texas Rangers and the Washington Nationals will conclude their three game interleague series on Sunday afternoon. The Nationals won the first game of the series 2-0. The Rangers have yet to announce their starting pitcher, while the Nationals will be starting Trevor Williams. The first pitch is set for 1:35 EST. Tyler Mahle will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers. Texas is the betting favorite with the line opening at -135. Check out our prediction for the Rangers vs. Nationals game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -135 | Nationals +120
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+118) | Nationals +1.5 (-137)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Washington Stats

Texas Rangers

Despite the Texas Rangers currently being on a four-game losing streak and sitting fourth in the AL West, they are still in contention due to the tight race in the division. After being swept by the Rays and losing their first game in Washington, the team is now 6.5-games behind the Astros but just one game behind the Angels in third place. In their recent game, they only managed two hits in a 2-0 loss, with Josh Smith and Wyatt Langford standing out in terms of offensive production. Jake Burger is also contributing with eight home runs and 24 RBIs in his first season with the team. Texas is yet to announce a starter for their upcoming matchup, likely indicating a bullpen game. Despite their recent struggles, the Rangers have a strong team ERA of 3.17 and are ranked 28th in offense and 2nd in defense, with a current record of 29-35.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The NL East race is currently a two team battle between the Mets and Phillies, but the Washington Nationals are striving to stay competitive and apply pressure on the leaders. The Nats are currently 9.5 games behind the Mets and seven games behind the Phillies. Despite this, they have jumped ahead of the Braves in the standings. In a recent game, Alex Call hit a crucial home run in the 7th inning to help the team secure a low-scoring win. Call, who is not a regular starter, has 113 at bats this season and hit his first home run of the year in the game. Nathaniel Lowe has been the most consistent player for the Nationals, leading the team in at bats, home runs, and RBIs. James Wood has also been impressive, leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Trevor Williams, a 33-year old right-hander, is making his 13th start of the season with a 3-6 record and a 6.03 ERA. The Nationals have a power ranking of 14, ranking 13th in offense and 24th in defense. They currently have a 30-33 overall record.

Texas Rangers Set to Secure Crucial Victory Against Washington Nationals this Sunday

The Texas Rangers are in need of some victories and are poised to secure one this Sunday. Although the starting pitcher for Texas has not yet been announced, the team's impressive collective ERA, ranking 4th in Major League Baseball, will allow them to strategically rotate their pitchers to capitalize on matchups against the Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, Washington's starting pitcher Williams has struggled recently, with an ERA exceeding 6.00 and a subpar performance in his last outing against the Cubs. Despite a lackluster offensive showing in Friday's game, the Rangers boast a talented lineup with Langford, Smith, Seager, and Semien all healthy and poised for a return to their usual form. As they continue to compete in the AL West division race, a victory on Sunday is crucial for the Rangers. I predict the Rangers will come out on top.

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