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Texas Rangers Look to Overcome Odds Against San Diego Padres in Saturday Showdown

The Texas Rangers will face off against the San Diego Padres in an intra-league battle on Saturday, July 5. Both teams have similar records, with the Rangers at 43-45 and the Padres at 47-40. The Rangers are just three games back of a wild card spot. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers and Stephen Kolek will start for the Padres. The first pitch is set for 9:40 P.M. EST. San Diego is the betting favorite with the current line at -119.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +106 | Padres -119
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-195) | Padres -1.5 (+168)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

Texas vs San Diego Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently 43-45 overall this season and in fourth place in the American League West division. They are 10 games back of the Astros for first place and three games back of a wild card berth. The Rangers have struggled on the road with a record of 17-26 and have lost six straight games when Jack Leiter is the starting pitcher. Leiter, with a 4-5 record and 4.29 ERA, will be starting against the Padres on Saturday. The Rangers have a low batting average of .228 this season and rank poorly in hits and runs scored. Despite their struggles, the team ranks #1 in defense, allowing an average of 3.49 points per game to be scored against them.

San Diego Padres Analysis

San Diego Padres are currently 47-40 overall this season, placing them in second in the National League West division, eight games behind the Dodgers. They have a home record of 26-14 and have won seven of their last 12 games. In their recent game, the Padres beat the Rangers 3-2 in 10 innings. Stephen Kolek is set to start the next game, with a 3-3 record and a 3.73 ERA. The Padres have lost five straight games when Kolek has started. They are hitting .245 and have scored the eighth fewest runs this season. Additionally, the Padres have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 4.09 points per game. Against Texas, San Diego has recently lost all three matchups.

Struggling Texas Rangers Face Tough Matchup Against San Diego Padres, High-Scoring Game Expected

The Texas Rangers have had a challenging season thus far, hitting just .223 against National League teams. This trend is expected to continue on Saturday when they face off against the San Diego Padres. Starting pitcher Jack Leiter has contributed to the team's recent struggles, with the Rangers losing six consecutive games when he starts. On the other side, the Padres, who are hitting .249 at home, are poised to put up runs against Leiter. With Stephen Kolek delivering average performances at home for the Padres, the team's chances of victory are favorable. Expect a high-scoring game with San Diego ultimately covering the spread.

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