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Guardians vs. Rangers: Series Preview
Game 1: Monday, August 22, 7:10 p.m. ET
Probable Pitchers:
- Texas Rangers: Martin Perez (11-5, 2.90 ERA)
- Cleveland Guardians: Triston McKenzie (10-10, 3.06 ERA)
Game 2: Tuesday, August 23, 7:10 p.m. ET
Probable Pitchers:
- Texas Rangers: Jon Gray (7-6, 4.33 ERA)
- Cleveland Guardians: Shane Bieber (9-7, 2.97 ERA)
Game 3: Wednesday, August 24, 1:10 p.m. ET
Probable Pitchers:
- Texas Rangers: Glenn Otto (6-8, 4.75 ERA)
- Cleveland Guardians: Cal Quantrill (11-6, 3.48 ERA)
Series Outlook
The Guardians lead the season series against the Rangers 2-1, with both wins coming in Texas.
The Guardians are 49-49 at home this season, while the Rangers are 36-51 on the road.
The Guardians are favored to win the series, but the Rangers have been playing well lately and could be a threat.
Key Matchups
- Martin Perez vs. Triston McKenzie: Perez has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, but McKenzie has been pitching well lately.
- Jon Gray vs. Shane Bieber: Gray has been inconsistent this season, but Bieber has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball.
- Glenn Otto vs. Cal Quantrill: Otto has been a pleasant surprise for the Rangers this season, but Quantrill has been one of the most reliable pitchers in the Guardians' rotation.
X-Factors
- The Rangers' offense: The Rangers have been one of the worst offenses in baseball this season, but they have shown signs of improvement lately.
- The Guardians' bullpen: The Guardians' bullpen has been one of the best in baseball this season, but they have been taxed lately.
- The weather: The weather in Cleveland is expected to be hot and humid this week, which could favor the Rangers.
Prediction
The Guardians are the favorites to win the series, but the Rangers could be a threat if their offense continues to improve.