The Texas Rangers (61-59) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (57-62) at Globe Life Field on Wednesday afternoon, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning in their respective divisions.
Arizona brings momentum into Arlington after winning six of their last nine games, while Texas looks to snap out of a recent slump that's seen them drop five of eight.
The pitching matchup features Zac Gallen taking the mound for the Diamondbacks against Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly, with the home side favoured at -144 despite Arizona's recent hot streak.
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks matchup, our predictive model gives the Rangers a 52.5% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks.
Texas Rangers: 52.5%% win probability
- Strong offensive production with 491 runs scored despite struggling season
- Better run differential at -59 compared to Arizona's -2 showing improved balance
- Home field advantage with AL West experience against NL West opponent
Arizona Diamondbacks: 47.5%% win probability
- Poor recent form going 2-3 in last five games (WLWWW)
- Below .500 record at 58-62 showing inconsistent play all season
- Defensive struggles allowing 587 runs, nearly matching their 589 runs scored
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Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview
The Rangers enter Wednesday's matchup desperately needing to end a rough stretch that's seen them drop five of eight games, while Arizona looks to ride the wave of six wins in their last nine contests.
Both teams find themselves in fascinating spots - Texas sitting at 60-59 but boasting baseball's best pitching staff with a 3.28 ERA, while the Diamondbacks at 57-61 pack considerably more offensive punch, ranking sixth in runs per game at 4.9.
The pitching matchup tells an intriguing story with Zac Gallen taking the hill for Arizona despite struggling recently with 12 runs allowed over his last three road starts, while Texas counters with Merrill Kelly, who's coming off a rough outing against Philadelphia where he surrendered four runs in just 4.1 innings.
Arizona's offense has been clicking lately, averaging over eight runs per game in their last three contests, led by Ketel Marte's .287 average and Corbin Carroll's 26 home runs.
The Rangers will lean heavily on their stellar defense - they lead MLB with a .991 fielding percentage - and hope Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia can provide enough offensive support against a Diamondbacks pitching staff that ranks near the bottom of the league in most categories.
With Texas holding a 7-3 edge in the last 10 meetings between these clubs, this afternoon clash at Globe Life Field could prove pivotal for both teams' postseason aspirations.
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