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Texas Rangers Look to Upset Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, August 23rd

On Friday, August 23rd, the Texas Rangers (59-69) will face off against the Cleveland Guardians (73-54) at Progressive Field. The Rangers, coming off a 1-0 win against the Pirates, seek to continue their momentum, while the Guardians are looking to bounce back from a 6-0 loss to the Yankees. Nathan Eovaldi will be starting for the Rangers, opposing Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports Great Lakes. Cleveland is the favorite to win, opening at -137 and currently at -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +119 | Guardians -130
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-190) | Guardians -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Cleveland Stats

Texas Rangers

In a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday evening, Andrew Heaney delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching 5 innings while allowing 5 hits and striking out 8 batters. The bullpen also shined, with Andrew Chafin, David Robertson, and Jose Leclerc each conceding just 1 hit, while Kirby Yates completed a hitless and scoreless inning. Offensively, Wyatt Langford and Jonah Heim made notable contributions at the plate, with Langford going 2 for 3 with an RBI and Heim going 2 for 4. Ezequiel Duran scored the game's only run, securing the narrow win for the Rangers.

Looking ahead, Nathan Eovaldi is set to start Game 1 of the Texas Rangers' upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians. Eovaldi has had a successful season so far, with an 8-7 win-loss record and a 3.76 ERA in 22 appearances, totaling 123 strikeouts in 127 innings pitched. His career statistics include playing in 287 games, achieving an 87-80 win-loss record, a 4.07 ERA, and accumulating 1315 strikeouts over 1528.2 innings. As he prepares to face a tough Cleveland lineup, Eovaldi will need to bring his best performance to the mound.

Additionally, Texas currently holds a power ranking of 29, with rankings of 20 in offense (averaging 4.19 runs per game) and 19 in defense (allowing an average of 4.48 runs against per game). The team has a 59-69 record for the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians suffered a disappointing 6-0 shutout loss to the New York Yankees, with Gavin Williams starting on the mound and the offense only managing 1 hit. Connor Gilispie and Nick Sandlin struggled in relief against the Yankees. Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians in their upcoming series against the Rangers, where he'll face a tough lineup. The Guardians have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked #13 for offense and #3 for defense. Texas won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Cleveland.

Texas Rangers Struggling to Maintain Position in American League West Division

The Texas Rangers currently hold the third position in the American League West division with a record of 59-69. Throughout the season, the team has averaged 4.19 runs and 8.01 hits per game, with a batting average of .238 and an on-base percentage of .306. Defensively, the Rangers have faced challenges, evidenced by a -37 run differential and opponents averaging 4.48 runs and 7.98 hits per game against them. Opposing teams have posted a batting average of .239 and an on-base percentage of .314 when facing the Rangers, highlighting the team's struggles to limit their opponents' offensive capabilities. On the run line, the Rangers hold a 56-72 record this season, with a 28-35 record on the road and a 26-32 record after wins. Despite recent difficulties covering the run line, the Guardians have proven to be a formidable opponent, holding a 73-54 record and demonstrating consistent offensive and defensive prowess throughout the season.

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