Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Prediction: Both teams are struggling

At Globe Life Field on Wednesday, the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will compete in game 2 of a Major League Baseball series. What do you anticipate the outcome of this match will be?

After losing 13 of their previous 17 games, the Texas Rangers are desperate for a victory. The Texas Rangers trail the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by one game in the American League West. The pitching staff for the Texas Rangers is currently ranked 17th in earned run average (4.18), 10th in walks allowed per nine innings (1.25), and 9th in quality starts (59). The offense of the Texas Rangers ranks third in runs per game (5.53), second in batting average (.267), and seventh in home runs (194). Marcus Semien has a team-high 154 hits and is in first place for the Texas Rangers in runs batted in with 81, while Nathaniel Lowe and Corey Seager have amassed a combined 279 hits and 154 RBI. The next pitcher is Dane Dunning, who has a record of 9-6 with a 3.45 earned run average and 111 strikeouts so far this season. In his career against the Houston Astros, Dunning has a record of 0-2 with a 3.33 earned run average and 22 strikeouts.

The Houston Astros are looking to extend their winning streak to seven games after winning six of their previous nine contests. It is now a tie for first place in the American League West between the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners. The Houston Astros pitching staff currently ranks ninth in earned run average (3.97), seventeenth in walks allowed per nine innings (1.29), and fifth in quality starts (61). The offense of the Houston Astros ranks fifth in terms of runs scored per game (5.06), eighth in terms of batting average (.258), and ninth in terms of home runs (185). The Houston Astros are led by Alex Bregman, who has 145 hits and 92 RBI. Kyle Tucker and Jeremy Pena have combined for 270 hits and 147 RBI. The next pitcher is Framber Valdez, who has a record of 10-9 with a 3.38 earned run average and 164 strikeouts so far this season. In his career against the Texas Rangers, Valdez has a record of 6-5 with a 3.05 earned run average and 85 strikeouts.

Given the offensive firepower they possess, the Texas Rangers are usually worth a look when playing the underdog position. However, over the course of the past month, they have regressed significantly and are no longer a club that anyone can get excited about backing. The Houston Astros are a far more reliable team; they have previously triumphed over the Texas Rangers, and Framber Valdez is a reliable enough pitcher to prefer at favorable odds. The way the Texas Rangers are playing right now doesn't pique my interest in them at all. As a result, the Houston Astros ought to be able to capitalize on their opportunities and win this match.