Philadelphia Phillies (65-49, first in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (60-56, third in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (10-3, 2.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 145 strikeouts); Rangers: Merrill Kelly (9-6, 3.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 127 strikeouts)

Phillies -131, Rangers +111; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday to begin a three-game series.

Texas has a 60-56 record overall and a 36-21 record in home games. The Rangers have a 37-7 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

Philadelphia has gone 28-28 on the road and 65-49 overall. Phillies pitchers have a collective 3.76 ERA, which ranks ninth in the majors.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this se

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