Sunday, August 3, 2014, 1:05 PM on FSSW, STOh

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

Texas Rangers - Darvish, Y (10-6) vs. Cleveland Indians - Bauer, T (4-6)

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Sunday afternoon, the Texas Rangers will take the field behind Yu Darvish (10 - 6, 2.90 ERA) as they face the Cleveland Indians and Trevor Bauer (4 - 6, 4.25 ERA). It will be the 21^st start for Darvish and the 16^th for Bauer.

Yu Darvish sparkled in his last outing en route to another mark in the win column. In the victory, Darvish surrendered 2 runs (on 2 solo homers) and 9 hits in 7 innings. He walked a batter while striking out 8. Darvish was just 2 - 2 in 5 starts during the month of July but it looks like he will secure his 3 ^rd straight season with double digits in wins. Last season, Darvish was 13 - 9 with a 2.83 ERA in 32 starts.

In 2013, Darvish lost his only start against the Tribe despite holding them to just a run (on a solo homer) and 3 hits in 6 innings. This season, Darvish has a victory over Cleveland in his one previous start.

Trevor Bauer dropped his 2^nd straight game the last time out. In that loss, Bauer was tagged for 5 runs and 8 hits (including a home run) in 5.1 innings. He struck out 3 while walking just 1. Bauer is 2 - 2 in his last 5 starts but he hasn't pitched as well as that record indicates. He's given up 11 runs in his last 3 starts. Last season, Bauer was 1 - 2 with a 5.29 ERA in 4 starts.

In 2013, Bauer didn't face the Rangers but he has a start against them this season. In that outing, he didn't get the decision after allowing 4 runs and 5 hits (including a home run) in 6.1 innings.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

Texas Rangers are 52-50-6 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Texas Rangers is -1.1

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

Cleveland Indians are 55-50-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Cleveland Indians is 0

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

07/26/14 P Nick Tepesch Knee questionable
07/26/14 LF Jake Smolinski Foot 15-day DL (7/22)
07/22/14 C Geovany Soto Groin 15-day DL (7/21)
06/11/14 P Tanner Scheppers Elbow 15-day DL (6/11)
06/10/14 1B Mitch Moreland Ankle 15-day DL (6/8)
06/04/14 P Alexi Ogando Elbow 15-day DL (6/3)
06/04/14 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (5/14), out for season
05/22/14 1B Prince Fielder Neck 60-day DL (5/17)
05/21/14 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (5/11)
04/25/14 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Back 60-day DL (4/23); out for season
04/23/14 P Pedro Figueroa Elbow 60-day DL (4/23)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (3/23)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)

Cleveland Indians

07/06/14 CF Michael Bourn Hamstring 15-day DL (7/6)
06/12/14 1B Jason Giambi Knee 60-day DL (6/12)
05/15/14 RF Nyjer Morgan Knee 60-day DL (5/14)

Guy's Pick: Take Texas

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