TEX Rangers @ SEA Mariners Tips

Both sides have mixed form at present, but Rangers lost twice in their last three played against lowly Angels. Mariners have an excellent home record against Rangers, being 9-1 in their last ten home meetings against the visitors, so a home win appeals.

Texas Rangers come into this game as underdogs, but there's solid value at odds around 2.45. While George Kirby is a reliable pitcher for Seattle, Texas has the offensive tools to challenge him. Kumar Rocker can be inconsistent, but he also brings strikeout upside. At this price, Rangers are worth a shot. Pick: Texas Rangers to win

Two teams with identical records this year: 57 wins and 52 losses. But recent form suggests the Seattle Mariners are struggling for consistency with W L W L W L in their last six. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have W W W L L W with two close losses to the Angels, who had won 5 of their last 7.

Mariners have Kirby on the mound. It gives them an advantage over the Rangers, who start Rocker. Mariners beat the Rangers in 7 of 9 matches this season.