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Rangers and Pavin Smith’s D-backs Clash in World Series Rematch

The Rangers and the Diamondbacks will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Chase Field in an interleague contest.

(Photo by Getty Images) Pavin Smith

Texas (70-74) at Arizona (80-64)

  • When: Sep 10 2024, 9:40 PM
  • Where: Chase Field, Phoenix
  • Where to watch: ARID

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Texas Rangers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Moneyline

Texas Rangers   +134
Arizona Diamondbacks   -160

Texas Rangers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Runline

Texas Rangers   1.5 (-165)
Arizona Diamondbacks   -1.5 (+140)

Texas Rangers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Total

Over   8.0 (-105)
Under   8.0 (-115)

Probable Pitchers:
Texas: Nathan Eovaldi (11-7, 3.55)
Arizona: Zac Gallen (11-6, 3.69)

Team Stats

Rangers   Diamondbacks
70-74 Record 80-64
29-40 Away & Home 41-33
7-3 Last 10 4-6
W2 Streak W1

Game Preview

The Texas Rangers revisit Phoenix for the first time since securing their World Series victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 1 last year. They face the Diamondbacks again in a two-game series starting Tuesday night. This series brings back the starting pitchers from last year’s pivotal Game 5, with Nathan Eovaldi of the Rangers and Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks reprising their roles.

Despite Arizona being well-positioned for a playoff run, Texas remains an outsider, needing to overcome multiple teams to snatch the final wild-card spot in the American League. They’ve won 10 of their last 13 games but are still 6 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the playoff spot.

Andrew Heaney of the Rangers emphasized the team’s relaxed approach, attributing their recent successes to a pressure-free environment that allows players to perform with ease.

Texas is coming off a win against the Los Angeles Angels, where Marcus Semien, Nathaniel Lowe, and Ezequiel Duran each contributed home runs. Conversely, Arizona aims to build on their recent 12-6 victory over the Houston Astros—a game that saw Pavin Smith hit three homers and drive in eight runs, showcasing a potent offensive performance.

For Tuesday’s game, Zac Gallen enters after a standout performance against the San Francisco Giants, where he pitched six no-hit innings. He’s had mixed results against Texas in the regular season. Nathan Eovaldi, coming off a three-game winning streak, will start for Texas, holding a solid track record in regular-season games against Arizona.

This series not only serves as a rematch of last year’s World Series pitchers but also as a critical juncture for both teams’ playoff aspirations.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Arizona 5-4
Expert Pick: Arizona -160 & Over 8 (-105)
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