Texas is playing well winning its last three games. The Rangers also are a little under-the-radar as far as home dominance having gone 41-19 (68%) in their last 60 games in Arlington.

Nick Tropeano is overrated not nearly as good as his 3.30 ERA. He doesn't figure to go deep into the game either. Only once this season has he gone past the sixth inning. He's 0-2 lifetime in two starts against the Rangers with a 5.68 ERA.

Lefty Derek Holland is back on track following his last start. He's 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA in four starts against the Angels during the past two seasons. Texas is 8-2 in Holland's last 10 home starts versus sub .500 opponents. The Angels also have dropped four of their last five when facing a lefty starter.