Hot-hitting Marcus Semien will be looking to extend his 19-game hitting streak as the Texas Rangers (35-19) match up against the Detroit Tigers (25-28) at Comerica Park on Wednesday with the visitors in position to sweep the three-game series.
The Rangers lead the series 2-0 after winning 10-6 on Tuesday. Grant Anderson threw 2.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win.Josh Jung was 3 for 5 with a home run and a double in the win. https://www.sportstips.com/mlb/teams/detroit-tigers/
He scored three runs and had two RBIs, stretching his hit streak to 13 games. Jonah Heim added a double and four RBIs. Miguel Cabrera went 3 for 3 with a double, one run, and two RBIs for the Tigers. Jake Rogers added a solo home run.
ON THE MOUND
Dane Dunning (4-0, 1.67 ERA) is slated for the start for Texas. The RHP allowed one run over 5.2 innings in his last start, a 6-4 road defeat against the Pirates on May 22.
He yielded six hits while striking out three and walking three in the no-decision. Dunning is making his first appearance against the Tigers this season. Dunning made one start against the Tigers in 2022, a 7-3 road loss on June 19. He surrendered five runs on four hits over 4.2 innings, striking out two and walking four.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Texas has averaged 6.8 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 6.4. Detroit is averaging 4.4 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.8 for the season.
The Tigers have a .652 OPS against righties in 2023, third lowest in MLB. With a .838 OPS over 123 at-bats, Zach McKinstry has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Texas is 19-11 in road games in 2023, scoring 6.0 runs per game while allowing 3.6 runs. Detroit has gone 13-13 at their home park this season, averaging 4.0 runs per game while surrendering 5.0. Detroit is 6-4 in the last 10 games at Comerica Park between the teams with an average scoreline of 5.7-4.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Rangers lead the AL West by three games over the Astros. The Tigers are second in the AL Central, two games behind the Twins.
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