2021 IL GAME OF THE YEAR!
(MLB) Arizona vs. Texas, 07/27/2021 8:05 PM, Score: 4 - 5
Money Line: -140.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Win
I'm playing on TEXAS. This is the game that the Rangers had been waiting for. The chance to finally stop the bleeding and break through with a much-needed victory. I expect them to make the most of the opportunity. Recent games have come on the road. Now, the Rangers return home and step down in class from taking on the Astros to facing the Diamondbacks. While the Rangers may be only 22-25 at home, the Dbax are a dismal 12-40 on the road. The Rangers can relate, they're only 13-40 away from Texas. The two teams are tied for the most road losses in the big leagues. In addition to haveing the venue in their favor, the Rangers should enjoy an advantage on the mound. Dunning has quietly been very good at home all season. In nine home starts, he's got a 2.54 ERA and 1.156 WHIP. He's also got a 2.63 ERA and a stingy 0.878 WHIP his past three starts. On the other hand, Widener has a 5.06 ERA and 1.593 WHIP his past three. With neither starter going the distance, note that Arizona relievers have a combined 5.73 ERA on the road (30.8% save percentage) while Texas relievers have a combined 3.59 ERA at home. Rangers roll.