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Phillies vs Rangers Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds and Picks April 2
Phillies Hope To Avoid Sweep
Texas Starts To Build Confidence after Years of Rebuilding
The Texas Rangers don’t want to make too much out of one series. However, opening the series with two consecutive victories against the defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies has to feel good. The Rangers are a team that MLB news shows don’t expect to make it to the playoffs.
The Phillies fired their manager early last season and ended up figuring things out and getting to the World Series. Such a drastic change may not be needed this season, but Philadelphia could be out for another slow start.
Phillies Pitching Staff Gets Shelled In First Two Games
The Philadelphia Phillies knew there would be some growing pains that are associated with starting a new season. However, the Phillies likely didn’t expect things would start how they have so far. Philadelphia has allowed 27 runs in its first two games.
The Phillies have been impacted by their defense as well. In Saturday’s game, Philadelphia helped out Texas by committing two errors. Though the first two games, the Phillies have put a lot of balls in play but haven’t shown much power.
The Phillies are waiting for the return of Bryce Harper, who is on the 10-day injured list. There is a chance, however, that Philadelphia’s star outfielder will be out longer following offseason elbow surgery.
Bailey Falter will make the start Sunday. Falter was 6-4 with a 3.86 ERA last season.
Rangers Keep Tearing The Cover Off The Ball
Anyone making MLB picks will see the Texas Rangers are sending Martin Perez to pitch and try to complete the series sweep. Perez was 12-8 with a 2.89 ERA and 169 strikeouts last season. Anyone looking at Las Vegas MLB odds will see the Rangers’ offense has been the star of the show this season.
Texas is batting .375 as a team and has smashed five home runs with 25 RBIs. Rangers catcher Mitch Garver has rwo home runs. Robbie Grossman has also driven in five runs.
Phillies vs Rangers Game Injuries
Phillies vs Rangers Head-to-Head
When it comes to a series to open up a new MLB season, scores and odds show things couldn’t have started much better for Texas. The Rangers have outscored Philadelphia 27-10. This will be the only series between two teams this season.
Phillies vs Rangers Game Information
- Game: Phillies (0-2) vs Rangers (2-0)
- Location: Globe Life Field
- Day/Time: Sunday, 7 p.m. ET
- Phillies vs Rangers Live Stream: MLB TV
Phillies vs Rangers Betting Lines
Phillies vs Rangers Picks and Prediction
Anyone looking at MLB playoffs odds will be aware that one series won’t make an entire season. However, for a Texas franchise that has been trying to climb the ladder back to being a relevant franchise, this series has been a nice boost of confidence.
Philadelphia is hoping to return to the World Series, while the Rangers aren’t thought of as a series contender in the American League.
This is a spot where Philadelphia will want to show some pride in front of a national audience. Count on the Phillies to bounce back and grab a win to build some confidence in the franchise.
