The Texas Rangers (56-67) dropped Game 1 against the Colorado Rockies (54-70) and will look for a split in the 2-game series Wednesday. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockies lead 3-0
The Rangers are 3-2 on their current road trip, with 4 of the 5 games decided by just a single run. Texas heads home for 3 games vs. the Detroit Tigers starting Friday.
The Rockies are 3-1 on their 5-game homestand that comes to an end Wednesday night. Colorado heads to New York for a 4-game set against the Mets starting Thursday.
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Rangers at Rockies projected starters
LHP Martin Perez vs. RHP Jose Urena
Perez (9-4, 2.80 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 148 IP.
- In 12 road starts he has put up a 2.97 ERA while averaging more than 6.5 IP per start (78 2/3 IP)
- Has made 2 career starts at Coors Field, where he has surrendered 8 ER in 11 IP
- Has struggled with his control lately, with a 4.9 BB/9 in his last 7 starts, although he has maintained a 3.00 ERA during that time
Urena (2-4, 4.71 ERA) makes his 14th appearance (10th start). He has a 1.50 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 4.7 K/9 in 57 1/3 IP.
- Has been touched up for 6 HR in his last 3 starts after allowing only 3 all season leading up to that point
- He’s made 5 home starts since he was acquired by the Rockies…
