GAME of the YEAR *MLB* - Schule's American League *BLOCKBUSTER*
(MLB) Seattle vs. Texas, 09/18/2015 4:05 PM, Score: 3 - 1
Money Line: -147.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers.

The Rangers are coming off a four game sweep of the Astros, giving them a 2.5 game lead at the top of the AL West. They've won 22 of their last 27 home games heading into tonight's series opener versus Seattle.

Yovani Gallardo will toe the slab for the Rangers, and he's looking to bounce back from a loss. Gallardo (12-10, 3.35 ERA) allowed five runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in a loss to Oakland his last time out. He's 7-5 with a 3.42 ERA at home this season, and 2-1 with a 1.56 ERA in three starts versus Seattle. The Mariners lineup is hitting just .198 against him over a combined 86 at bats.

The Mariners hand the ball to James Paxton, who was roughed up in Texas earlier in the season. Paxton (3-4, 3.82 ERA) was torched for seven runs on 10 hits over 2 2/3 innings in a loss at Texas back in April.

Prince Fielder is 12-for-30 (.400) with three home runs and 10 RBIs on this current home stand, and he's 4-for-5 lifetime versus Paxton.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule