The Texas Rangers (34-19) will be going for the series win when they face the Detroit Tigers (25-27) in the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.
Dane Dunning, 4-0, 1.67 ERA, will get the start for the Rangers. The Tigers have not announced their starter for the game.
Detroit is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Texas.
**This preview was written before Tuesday’s game was played**
The Rangers have done a good job on their road trip, winning their first two series. With only one game left before they start a six-game home stand, they will try to close out their road trip on a high note with a win over the Tigers, which will give them their ninth win in their last 11 games.
Texas is averaging 6.30 runs per game. Their .271 batting average leads the league. Their .339 on base percentage is second, while their .450 slugging percentage is fourth.
Marcus Semien leads Texas with a .298 batting average, while Adolis Garcia leads the team with 14 home runs and 49 RBI.
Texas’ pitching has been good, with the team giving up 3.89 runs per game. Opponents have a .235 batting average against the Rangers, which is fifth in the league. Their 3.64 ERA is fourth, while their 1.19 WHIP is third.
In his last start, Dunni ng gave up six hits and one run in 5.2 innings, but the team lost to Pittsburgh 6-4. They will need another solid start from him if they want to get the win.