A series opener between the Detroit Tigers (48-77) and Texas Rangers (57-67) is scheduled for Friday at 8:05 PM ET, at Globe Life Field.
The Tigers are an underdog (+130 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Rangers (-150). The Rangers will start Glenn Otto (5-8) versus the Tigers and Tyler Alexander (3-7).
The Rangers defeated the Rockies by a 16-4 score in their most recent game Friday. Nate Lowe went 3-for-6 with a triple, a home run and five RBI to lead them offensively while Martin Perez got the win after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out seven.
Friday, the Tigers took down the Giants 6-1. Matt Manning was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on five hits, while striking out eight. Victor Reyes paced the Tigers’ offense, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.