The Texas Rangers (26-29) face the Cleveland Guardians (25-26) in the series finale at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m.

Game 1 Recap:

• Cal Quantrill: 7 IP, 3 runs, 8 hits
• Amed Rosario: 3-for-5, 1 run
• Marcus Semien: 3 hits, HR (#4)
• Jon Gray (TEX): 5 IP, 5 runs (Loss)

Game 2 Recap:

• Taylor Hearn (TEX): 5.2 IP, 3 runs (Win)
• Marcus Semien: 4-for-4, 2 solo HRs

Betting Odds:

• Guardians: -162 (Favorite)
• Rangers: +136
• Run line: Texas +1.5 (-166)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Rangers: Dane Dunning (1-3, 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP) Last 3 starts: 17.2 IP, 9 runs, 21 hits

• Guardians: Shane Bieber (3-3, 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP) Last 2 starts: 15 IP, 3 earned runs, 2 wins

Key Stats:

• Rangers: 13-13 road record
• Guardians: 12-9 home record
• Rangers: 4-9 in last 13 at Progressive Field
• Jose Ramirez (CLE): .280/.386/.608, 14 HR, 53 RBI
• Marcus Semien (TEX): .221/.280/.355, 6 HR, 22 RBI

Analysis: Cleveland has momentum with Bieber on the mound seeking his third straight win. The Guardians' home record and Rangers' struggles at Progressive Field favor Cleveland taking the rubber match.

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