The Cleveland Guardians (83-67) face the Texas Rangers (65-84) in the opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m.

Game Details:

• Rangers are favored at -127
• Guardians moneyline: +112
• Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-193)
• Over/under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Cody Morris (0-2, 2.30 ERA, 1.53 WHIP)
• Rangers: Jon Gray (7-7, 3.80 ERA, 1.14 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Guardians lead AL Central by 7 games with 12 remaining
• Jose Ramirez leads Cleveland: .277/.355/.519, 28 HR, 117 RBI
• Corey Seager leads Rangers: .246/.320/.461, 32 HR, 82 RBI
• Rangers are 32-42 at home this season

Recent Form:

• Guardians: Won 7 of last 8 games
• Rangers: Won 2 of 3 vs Angels
• Morris: Allowed 1 run in 6 innings last start
• Gray: 0-2 with 6 ER in last 9.1 innings

Despite being underdogs, the surging Guardians have momentum as they look to lower their magic number for clinching the division. Morris seeks his first MLB win against a Rangers lineup that has never faced him.

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