Texas Rangers (63-84) vs Los Angeles Angels (65-83)
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 8:05 pm
My selection is on the 'over' between Los Angeles and Texas at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday.
We saw a relatively low-scoring game to open this series last night but I expect a different story to unfold on Wednesday. Angels spot starter Tucker Davidson probably isn't long for a big league rotation. He wasn't able to stick with the Braves organization and has struggled mightily since joining the Angels, posting a 5.99 FIP and 1.78 WHIP while allowing just shy of 7.0 runs per nine innings in 42 2/3 innings of work this season. The Rangers will counter with a struggling pitcher of their own in Dane Dunning. He checks in having allowed 18 earned runs over his last five starts, covering a span of 24 1/3 innings. Dunning owns a 4.49 FIP and 1.46 WHIP while yielding north of 4.7 runs per nine innings this season. Here, Dunning will be facing the Angels for the fifth time this season. Los Angeles should be happy to see him noting that he owns a career 5.75 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in seven career starts in this series. Neither bullpen is anything to write home about and with both starters likely to make early exits, the opportunity should be there for plenty of tack-on runs late. Take the over (8*).