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Rangers vs. Rays: pitching duel awaits
5 Sep
Summary
- Rangers and Rays face off Friday at 8:05 p.m. ET.
- Trevor Williams starts for Rangers, Nick Martinez for Rays.
- Both teams have significant players on the injured list.
The Texas Rangers are scheduled to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at 8:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. The Rangers, currently with a 70-71 record, will have Trevor Williams (0-0, 3.93 ERA) as their starting pitcher. The Rays, who lead the AL East with an 83-57 record, are expected to start Nick Martinez (13-4, 2.99 ERA).
Both teams are navigating significant injury concerns heading into the game. The Rangers have several players on the injured list, including Kyle Higashioka and Josh Jung. The Rays also have a number of key players sidelined, such as Ben Williamson and Shane McClanahan.
Notable offensive performances include the Rangers' Ezequiel Duran, who is hitting .276 with 16 home runs and 76 RBIs. For the Rays, Junior Caminero has been a standout, slashing .279/.364/.527 with 37 home runs and 88 RBIs. Yandy Diaz is also a strong contributor for Tampa Bay with 21 home runs and 76 RBIs.
