The Cleveland Guardians (83-67) face the Texas Rangers (65-84) in the opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m.

The Guardians enter with momentum after sweeping the White Sox, holding a commanding 7-game AL Central lead with 12 games remaining. The Rangers, despite being out of playoff contention, recently took 2 of 3 from the Angels.

Betting Lines:

• Rangers: -127 (Favorites)
• Guardians: +112
• Run line: Guardians +1.5 (-193)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Cody Morris (0-2, 2.30 ERA, 1.53 WHIP)
• Rangers: Jon Gray (7-7, 3.80 ERA, 1.14 WHIP)

Key Players:

• Guardians: Jose Ramirez (.277, 28 HR, 117 RBI, 85 R)
• Rangers: Corey Seager (.246, 32 HR, 82 RBI, 87 R)

Notable:

• Morris seeks first MLB win after strong recent outings
• Gray is 0-2 in his last three starts
• Rangers struggle at home (32-42)
• First meeting between Rangers hitters and Morris

The Guardians look to continue their hot streak (7-1 in last 8) against a struggling Rangers team, though they enter as underdogs with rookie Morris on the mound. Cleveland can inch closer to clinching their first division title since 2018 with a victory.

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