Hot-hitting Marcus Semien will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Texas Rangers (28-17) host the Colorado Rockies (19-27) at Globe Life Field on Sunday with the home team in position to sweep the three-game Interleague series.
The Rangers lead the series 2-0 after winning 11-5 on Saturday. Jon Gray went five innings for the win, allowing one run on five hits and striking out six.
Corey Seager went 3 for 4 with a home run and a double in the win. He scored two runs and drove in two. Ezequiel Duran added a home run and two RBIs. Jurickson Profar was 3 for 5 with one run for the Rockies, stretching his on-base streak to 28 games.
ON THE MOUND
Connor Seabold (1-0, 4.56 ERA) is set to start for Colorado. The right-hander allowed six runs (four earned) over 4.1 innings in his last start, a 9-8 road win over the Reds on Monday. He yielded eight hits while striking out three and walking three in the no-decision.
For Texas, LHP Andrew Heaney (2-3, 4.71 ERA) gets the start. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Rockies. Heaney made one appearance against the Rockies in 2022, throwing four innings for the Dodgers in a 5-2 home defeat on October 4. He gave up five hits while striking out seven.
In his last start on May 14, Heaney took a no-decision on the road against the Athletics. He threw six innings and gave up one run on four hits, striking out nine and walking two in the 11-3 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Colorado has averaged 5.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.5, while performing better across the board (.286/.328/.446).
Against southpaws like Heaney this season, the Rockies have a .673 OPS. C.J. Cron is the team’s best performer against left-handers with a .829 OPS in 41 at-bats.
Texas is averaging only 6.0 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 6.3 for the season. The Rangers have a .774 OPS against right-handers in 2023, fifth highest in MLB. With a .924 OPS over 129 at-bats, Semien has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Colorado is 9-15 in road games in 2023, scoring 3.8 runs per game while allowing 4.3 runs. Texas has gone 15-8 at Globe Life Field this season, averaging 6.5 runs per game while surrendering 4.4.
The teams have split their last 10 meetings head-to-head at Globe Life Field, though Texas has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 4.1-4.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Rangers lead the AL West by two games over the Astros. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, nine games behind the Dodgers.
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