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Stephen Nover's MLB Tap-out Thursday
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Texas,
Money Line: -125.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -125.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
Robbie Ross - up from the minors - gets the call for Texas. Ross was pitching well at Triple A, but has struggled at the big league level with a 5.61 ERA.
No team is worse in the American League than Texas. The Rangers also possess the worst home mark in the majors at 22-35. They are 7-20 in their past 27 games in Arlington and 13-39 during their last 52 overall games.
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi starts for the Rays. He's pitching well with a 6-3 mark and 2.63 ERA in his last 11 starts. He is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA during his past four road outings.
Tampa Bay is 20-6 in its last 26 away games, allowing three runs or less in its last 17 road contests. Texas is 9-26 in its last 35 games versus a righty.
No team is worse in the American League than Texas. The Rangers also possess the worst home mark in the majors at 22-35. They are 7-20 in their past 27 games in Arlington and 13-39 during their last 52 overall games.
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi starts for the Rays. He's pitching well with a 6-3 mark and 2.63 ERA in his last 11 starts. He is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA during his past four road outings.
Tampa Bay is 20-6 in its last 26 away games, allowing three runs or less in its last 17 road contests. Texas is 9-26 in its last 35 games versus a righty.
