Texas at Chicago

Texas has won three in a row scoring 20 runs. The offense is No. 1 in runs (6.1 per game) and on-base percentage, plus third in slugging, while the pitching is fifth in ERA (3.77). The Rangers are also ranked Top 10 in fielding percentage. Nathan Eovaldi (2.59 ERA) has been their best starter, including a 6-1 record and a 1.98 ERA away from home. The Rangers are 24-8 versus AL teams with a batting average of .255 or less, as well as 21-6 against AL squads with an on-base percentage of .320 or worse. Chicago is 23rd in pitching ERA with the fifth-worst relief staff (4.65 ERA), while the offense is 22nd in runs scored and dead-last in on-base percentage. The White Sox are on a 3-8 slide and are 11-22 after having lost two of three. And starter Dylan Cease (4.31 ERA) isn't helped by a defense that is 18th in fielding percentage. Play Texas.