On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (80-63) hosting the Texas Rangers (62-81) at 7:10 PM ET.
The Rangers are an underdog (+123 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Rays (-145). The scheduled starters are Corey Kluber (10-8) for the Tampa Bay Rays, and Martin Perez (11-6) for the Texas Rangers.
The Rays were vicotrious 11-0 over the Blue Jays yesterday in their most recent game. Isaac Paredes went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Shane McClanahan was picked up the victory after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out five.
The Rangers lost to the Athletics Friday, with Jose Leclerc getting the loss while pitching one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out two. Jonah Heim went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Rangers’ offense.