The Rangers vs Giants series is set to begin Friday, April 25, as Texas travels to San Francisco for the opener. The game takes place at Oracle Park with a scheduled start time of 10:15 PM EDT.
Nathan Eovaldi is expected to pitch for the Texas Rangers. Eovaldi holds a 1-2 record with a 2.64 ERA this season. In his last start on April 19 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he threw 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits, with 7 strikeouts and no walks.
Justin Verlander is slated to take the mound for the San Francisco Giants. Verlander enters the contest with an 0-1 record and a 5.47 ERA. His most recent outing was April 20 against the Los Angeles Angels, where he pitched 6.0 innings, gave up 1 earned run on 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 6.
The Rangers hold a 14-11 record entering the series. They are coming off a series loss against the Athletics. In that series, Jacob deGrom pitched 5.1 innings in one game, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out six. For previous coverage on the Rangers, see Saturday morning Rangers stuff.
The Giants stand at 17-9 on the season. San Francisco has been playing well, securing wins in four of their last five contests, including a recent 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Betting odds for the game list the Giants as a slight favorite with a moneyline of -111 compared to the Rangers at -108. The spread is set at Giants +1.5, and the total runs line is 7.0. Find more information on MLB Top Trends tool.
Notable betting trends include the Giants winning 4 of their last 5 home games. The Under has hit in 4 of the Rangers' last 5 games. Texas has not covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 road games. Expert picks for the game are available via MLB best bets and predictions.
The Texas Rangers lineup for the April 25 game against the San Francisco Giants includes Smith at shortstop, Langford in left field, Pederson as the designated hitter, Garcia in right field, Semien at second base, Jung at third base, Harris in center field, Burger at first base, and Higashioka catching. Wyatt Langford contributed with three hits in a recent win, as covered in Langford ignites Rangers.
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