Arizona tries to snap a four-game road losing streak; Texas looks to build home momentum.
The Arizona Diamondbacks (19-20) visit the Texas Rangers (19-21) on Monday in a game that screams trap for both sides. The D-backs sit third in the NL West but arrive on a four-game road losing streak, exposing a bullpen that leaks runs and a lineup that goes silent away from Chase Field. 500.
2 runs per game on the road over the past week. Texas, meanwhile, has won three of its last five at Globe Life Field, leaning on a rotation that keeps games close. 5 back of the Mariners.
This matchup carries broader implications for two borderline contenders. The Diamondbacks need to prove their road woes aren't a season-long curse; the Rangers must show they can beat a fellow middling team. A loss here could send either club into a tailspin, while a win provides a springboard for a run.
What's next: Expect a tight, low-scoring affair as both teams lean on their pitching staffs. The D-backs' ability to manufacture runs early will determine if they can snap the skid. Read at ESPN
Two teams stuck in mediocrity collide in a game that could define their early-season trajectory. The Diamondbacks need to prove their road fragility isn't a permanent flaw; the Rangers need to show they can beat a fellow borderline contender. This is the kind of matchup that separates pretenders from playoff hopefuls — a win here provides momentum, a loss deepens the hole in a crowded divisional race.
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