Texas at Tampa Bay

Texas was a strong home team during the regular season but had a losing road record. They open the Wild Card on the road so this is their eighth consecutive road contest. They're 31-56 in October games and 18-23 after playing four or more straight road games. The Rangers have lost seven of the last 10 starts made by Jordan Montgomery and the bullpen is 23rd in ERA (4.77). Texas is 104-121 versus righty starters and 12-20 on the road after a game where the bullpen gave up no earned runs. Tampa Bay's offense is fourth in the majors in runs scored, slugging, and on-base percentage, while the pitching is fifth in ERA (3.86) and 11th in the pen (3.83 ERA). Tyler Glasnow has 163 Ks in 120 innings and is holding batters to a .209 average. He sports a 3.18 ERA at home this season, including a 1.50 ERA versus Texas. And Tampa Bay is 19-5 at home after having won three of their last four. Play Tampa Bay.