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Rangers Set to Face Angels in Decisive Game of Three-Game Series, Top Pitcher Eovaldi to Lead Texas

In the upcoming final game of their three-game set, the Texas Rangers (56-51) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (52-55). The Angels won the first game of the series 6-4, with the second game's results pending at the time of this article's publication. For the final game, Texas will start Nathan Eovaldi with a 1.50 ERA, while Los Angeles will have Jose Soriano on the mound with a 3.49 ERA. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:38 PM EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this Rangers vs. Angels matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -123 | Angels +107
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+137) | Angels +1.5 (-157)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently on a positive streak, having swept their last two series against the Athletics and Braves. They are just half a game behind the Red Sox for the final Wild Card spot. In Monday's game, the Rangers lost 6-4 to Los Angeles, with no player having more than one hit. While none of their positional players made the All-Star roster, the team has a well-balanced lineup with standout players like Wyatt Langford, Adolis Garcia, and Josh Smith. Nathan Eovaldi, the 35-year old right-handed pitcher, will make his 18th start of the season with an impressive 1.50 ERA and 101 strikeouts. In his last start, he pitched five scoreless innings in a win over Atlanta.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently in fourth place in the AL West and are eight games behind the division leading Astros. While their chances of reaching the postseason are slim, they are still in the Wild Card hunt, being just 4.5 games out of the final postseason spot. In a recent game, Taylor Ward hit a home run to help lead the team to a 6-4 victory. Ward has been a top power hitter for the team this season and has already matched his career high in home runs. Other key players include Nolan Schanuel, who leads the team in batting average, and Mike Trout, who has contributed significantly in home runs and RBIs. Jose Soriano, a 26-year-old right hander, will be making his 23rd start of the season with a 3.79 ERA and a 7-7 record. The team has won in his last two starts, with Soriano tallying 108 strikeouts and 58 walks on the year. In his most recent start, he gave up two runs in six innings in a win over the Mariners.

Texas Rangers to Start Top Pitcher Eovaldi in Late Game Against Angels, Promising Strong Performance

The Texas Rangers have a significant stake in this upcoming game and will be starting their top pitcher, Eovaldi. Despite the late start time of 9:40 PM, which may not be ideal for the team, the Rangers are focused on delivering a strong performance against the Angels. In previous matchups, the Rangers demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly against Soriano of the Angels. In their last game against Soriano, Texas scored five runs in just four innings and went on to win with a final score of 13 runs. Eovaldi, with an impressive 1.50 ERA and two recent wins, is poised to lead the Rangers to another victory. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place your bet on the Texas Rangers to emerge as the winners of this game.

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