Los Angeles at Texas

The Texas Ranger's lead over the Houston Astros is just 2.5 games. The Rangers will look to take advantage of a struggling Angels team that has slipped below .500. The Angels went all in at the trade deadline, but it has been a disaster since. The Angels are 3-9 since the trade deadline and are falling out of contention for an AL wildcard spot. The Rangers come in hot at 10-2 in their last 12 games. The Ranger's pitching has been outstanding as they have allowed more than three runs in all but one of the 12 games. They have averaged allowing 2.2 runs per game over the stretch. Scherzer has a 2.45 ERA in five career starts vs the Angels, while Sandoval is 1-4 in five starts vs Texas. Make the play on Texas.