Los Angeles Angels (61-69, fourth in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (66-66, third in the AL West)
Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jose Soriano (8-9, 4.00 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 130 strikeouts); Rangers: Jacob deGrom (10-5, 2.76 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 148 strikeouts)
Rangers -172, Angels +143; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels on Monday to open a three-game series.
Texas has a 40-26 record at home and a 66-66 record overall. The Rangers have a 47-16 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Los Angeles has a 27-34 record on the road and a 61-69 record overall. The Angels have hit 183 total home runs to rank fourth in the majors.
The matchup Monday is the 11th time these teams meet this