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Texas Rangers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Arizona Diamondbacks in Interleague Matchup

In an effort to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Arizona Diamondbacks with a record of 57-62 will face off against the Texas Rangers with a record of 61-59 in the second game of their three-game interleague series at Globe Life Field on Wednesday afternoon at 2:35 PM ET. Zac Gallen, with a 9-12 record and 5.31 ERA, is set to start for the Diamondbacks, while Merrill Kelly, with a 9-7 record and 3.38 ERA, will start for the Rangers. Texas has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Arizona. **Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +126 | Rangers -143
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+144)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 59%.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing well recently, winning six of their last nine games and currently sitting fourth in the NL West standings, trailing the San Francisco Giants by two games. They aim to continue their winning streak and close the gap with a victory on Wednesday. Arizona has strong offensive stats, ranking sixth in runs per game, 11th in batting average, fifth in on-base percentage, and third in slugging percentage. Ketel Marte leads the team in batting average, Corbin Carroll in home runs, and Geraldo Perdomo in RBI. Defensively, the Diamondbacks have struggled, ranking 25th in runs allowed per game, 24th in opponents' batting average, 25th in ERA, and 24th in WHIP. In his last start, Zac Gallen performed well, giving up only one run in six innings. He holds a 2-2 record with a 2.91 ERA against the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have struggled in their recent games, losing five of their last eight and currently sitting in third place in the AL West standings. They are focusing on turning things around and moving up in the division with a win on Wednesday. Their offensive stats rank near the bottom of the league, with averages of 4.05 runs per game, .233 batting average, .300 on-base percentage, and .377 slugging percentage. Core Seager leads the team in batting average and home runs, while Adolis Garcia leads in RBIs. Defensively, the Rangers are performing well, leading the league in runs allowed, opponent batting average, ERA, and WHIP. In their last game, Kelly struggled, giving up five hits and four runs in 4.1 innings in a loss to Philadelphia.

Texas Rangers Favored to Win Against Arizona Diamondbacks Due to Strong Home Performance and Pitching Advantage

In the upcoming game between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, recent statistics indicate that the Rangers have performed better at home, winning six of their last 10 games, while the Diamondbacks have struggled on the road, losing seven of their last nine games. The Rangers hold an advantage due to their strong performance at the plate and facing Gallen, who has shown inconsistency on the mound, especially in away games where he has given up 12 runs in his last three starts. Arizona's bullpen has also faced difficulties on the road, potentially causing further challenges for the team. On the offensive side, Arizona may struggle as they have not performed well in recent road games and will be facing Kelly, who allowed eight runs in his last three starts. Considering all these factors, it is recommended to place a bet on Texas to win the game.

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