Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Progressive Field

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Probable Pitchers: Wandy Rodriguez (2-2) vs. Danny Salazar (5-1)

The Texas Rangers head to Progressive Field on Tuesday to take on the Cleveland Indians. The probable starters are Wandy Rodriguez for the Rangers and Danny Salazar for the Indians. The opening line has Texas at +135 and Cleveland at -160. The over/under for this matchup is 8. So far this season Texas is 21-20 against the over/under while the Indians are 22-21.

The Rangers come into this game with a 21-23 record, including 15-10 on the road. Wandy Rodriguez has a 2-2 record and an earned run average of 3.38. He's given up 27 hits in 34.2 innings pitched so far and Texas is currently averaging 3.2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .246, good for 19th in the league. They also rank 13th in the league in on base percentage at .318 with Prince Fielder leading the way at .407.

The Indians overall record is 20-23 and they are 9-12 at home. Danny Salazar is currently 5-1 with an ERA of 3.50. He's pitched 43.2 innings thus far and given up 38 hits. Cleveland has averaged 7.1 runs in his starts this year. The Indians are 21st in the league in team ERA at 4.14 and 23rd in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.93. They come into this game batting .252 as a team with an OBP of .329, good for 5th in the league.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 21-20 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 26-18 against the run line

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 22-21 against the over/under

The Cleveland Indians are 21-22 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

05/22/15 1B Kyle Blanks Tailbone 15-day DL (5/20)
05/17/15 P Ross Detwiler Shoulder 15-day DL (5/15)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle 60-day DL (4/10)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow 60-day DL (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back 60-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (3/11)

Cleveland Indians

04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 60-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)

Tony's Pick: Take the Indians

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