Rangers vs Braves Game Preview
A fresh interleague series commences this Friday night with the Texas Rangers (10-9) taking on the Atlanta Braves (12-5). Texas just finished a 4 game series in Detroit, winning 3 of the 4 matches, while the Braves had a day off after sweeping the Astros in Houston. The Rangers will have the left hander Andrew Heaney (6.75 ERA) on the mound, while the Braves will have lefty Chris Sale (4.58 ERA) as their starter.
Stay up to date on this matchup thanks to our expert MLB analysis!
Rangers Analysis: Top of AL West
The Texas Rangers hold a record of 11-9, securing their position at the top of the AL West, with this record somehow being enough to top their conference. During their 3rd encounter with the Tigers, the Rangers witnessed a remarkable moment when Josh Smith delivered a pinch hit RBI double in the 9th inning. This pivotal hit not only broke the 4-4 tie but also led the Rangers to an unexpected victory.
Adolis Garcia is excelling as the Rangers’ top bat, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. He plays in right field and maintains a .304 batting average, with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs to his name so far this year.
Braves Analysis: Ranked as the best team in the league
Heading into this game against Texas, they have secured victory in their last 4 matchups. After defeating the Marlins in their previous game, they went on to sweep the Astros in Houston. With a 2 game lead over the Phillies, they are currently leading the NL East division.
Marcell Ozuna of the Atlanta Braves is currently tied for first in the MLB in home runs, having hit 8 so far. Our baseball analysis suggests a clear win for the Braves, as even if the Rangers are top of their conference, their overall play has not been up to par.
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Texas Rangers vs Atlanta Braves Game Information
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- Date: 04/19/2024
- Time: 07:20 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park.
- How to Watch Rangers vs Braves: MLB.TV
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
