The Los Angeles Angels (19-14) will be going for the series win when they face the Texas Rangers (18-13) in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Martin Perez, 4-1, 2.41 ERA, will get the start for the Rangers. The Angels will counter with Jose Suarez, 1-1, 7.89 ERA.
Los Angeles is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Texas.
**This preview was written before Saturday’s game was played**
The Rangers played well over the past week and they’ve won four of their last six games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Angels, which will give them their fifth win in their last seven games.
Texas is averaging 6.29 runs per game. Their .260 batting average is eighth in the league. Their .339 on base percentage is sixth, while their .447 slugging percentage is fifth.
Jonah Heim leads Texas with a .300 batting average, while Adolis Garcia leads the team with eight home runs and 32 RBI.
Texas’ pitching has been good, with the team giving up 4.10 runs per game. Opponents have a .231 batting average against the Rangers, which is seventh in the league. Their 3.74 ERA is 10th, while their 1.19 WHIP is sixth.
In his last start, Perez gave up six hits and one run in six innings, leadin g to a 15-2 win over the Yankees. They will need a similar effort from him if they want to get the win.
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