The 48-31 Texas Rangers flexed their offensive muscle last night, scoring 8 runs on 12 hits in an 8-3 win over the 34-44 Detroit Tigers in Arlington. Tonight, in game 3 of their 4-game set, I expect more of the same. Detroit is expected to send lefty Joey Wentz to the hill and he has struggled. Wentz is 1-8 with a 6.72 ERA and a WHIP of 1.58 – not good against a Rangers team that averages over 6 runs per game. Texas is expected to counter with Dane Dunning and he has been on cruise control. Dunning is 6-1 with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. The Rangers are 25-14 at Globe Life Field and barring a total meltdown, will get this one.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TEXAS RANGERS