The defending World Series Champs, Texas Rangers(2-1), travel to sunny Florida to battle the Tampa Bay Rays(2-2) in an AL showdown.
The Rangers are coming off a 9-5 loss against the Cubs yesterday. Jon Gray pitched 3.2 innings, giving up seven hits and four earned runs and striking out two batters. Marcus Semien went 2 for 5 in the game, driving in three runs.
The Rays were blown out by the Blue Jays, 9-2. Tyler Alexander lasted 5.0 innings, allowing six hits and five earned runs and struck out four batters. Randy Arozarena went 1 for 3 in the game, hitting a home run. Can the Rangers continue their winning ways, or will the Rays shine bright in the Sunshine State?
Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Tampa Bay |
-1.5 -205 |
O 8.5 -102 |
-122 |
| Texas |
-1.5 +170 |
U 8.5 -118 |
+102 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Details
- Fixture: Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays
- Date and Time: April 1, 2024 @ 6:50 pm EST
- Location: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- Weather: Cloudy and 75 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Texas Rangers | Vs. | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 2-1 | Record | 2-2 |
| 6.67 | Runs/G | 4.75 |
| .294 | BA | .246 |
| .891 | OPS | .71 |
| 5 | HR | 5 |
| 2 | SB | 6 |
| 4.18 | ERA | 4.75 |
| 1.39 | WHIP | 1.33 |
| 9.67 | K/G | 7.50 |
| 1 | Quality Starts | 2 |
| 2 | Errors | 2 |
Key Stats
Texas Rangers
The Rangers are projected to send Dane Dunning to the mound for today’s game. Dunning went 12- last year with a 3.70 ERA in 35 games. Corey Seager leads the team with a .500 batting average, five hits, and an OBP of .500. Adolis Garcia has hit two home runs, while Marcus Semien has driven in four RBIs.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays will likely send Ryan Pepiot to the mound for today’s game. Pepiot finished last season with a 2-1 record, a 2.14 ERA, and 38 strikeouts. Jose Caballero leads the team with a .385 batting average, while Randy Arozaren has smashed two home runs. Yandy Diaz has a team-high five RBIs, five hits, and an OBP of .412.
Game Prediction
The Rays have always played better at home, but the Rangers are looking to bounce back after losing yesterday. Dane Dunning will make things difficult for Tampa Bay’s batters. Despite that, I am rolling the Rays to score just enough to get the win at home. This Rays team has enough talent to hand the Rangers their second loss in a row.
Final Pick
Tampa Bay Rays ML (-122)
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