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In a rubber match on Sunday, Dane Dunning will take the mound for the Texas Rangers (14-14) against Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds (15-12), with first pitch scheduled for 2:35 PM ET at Globe Life Field.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Texas take on Cincinnati.
When is Rangers vs. Reds and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Reds
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What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSW.
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Rangers vs. Reds Game Preview
These clubs play again after the Reds’ 8-4 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Hunter Greene (7.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 6 K) registered the win for the Reds. Jonathan India went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to lead the team on offense. Michael Lorenzen (6.0 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Rangers.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers are 6-7 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 46.2% of those games).
Texas ranks seventh-best in MLB action with 30 total home runs.
The Rangers’ .401 slugging percentage is eighth-best in baseball.
Texas’ 4.04 team ERA ranks 18th across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rangers have the 12th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.247).
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have been underdogs in 13 games this season and won five (38.5%) of those contests.
Cincinnati has hit 28 homers this season, which ranks 14th in the majors.
The Reds rank 19th in the majors with a .377 team slugging percentage.
Cincinnati has the 14th-ranked ERA (3.88) in the majors this season.
Reds pitchers have a 1.259 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Dane Dunning
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Apr. 23 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Apr. 17 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| at Astros | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Astros | Apr. 7 | 6.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Rays | Apr. 1 | 6.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Andrew Abbott
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Phillies | Apr. 23 | 4.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| at Mariners | Apr. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| at White Sox | Apr. 12 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Apr. 7 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Phillies | Apr. 1 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Rangers Key Players to Watch
The Rangers will send Dunning (2-2) to the mound for his sixth start of the season. He is 2-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander tossed 4 1/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up four earned runs while surrendering four hits.
In five games this season, the 29-year-old has a 4.61 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .196 to his opponents.
Marcus Semien has been key for Texas with 30 hits, an OBP of .325 plus a slugging percentage of .443.
Adolis Garcia leads Texas in home runs with seven and runs batted in with 23.
Josh Smith leads Texas with a .304 batting average.
Reds Key Players to Watch
Abbott (1-2) will take the mound for the Reds, his sixth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up one earned run in 4 1/3 innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 24-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 2.60 and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .198.
Elly De La Cruz has a team-high batting average of .283, and leads the Reds in home runs (seven).
Spencer Steer has put up 19 runs batted in to lead his team.
Tyler Stephenson is hitting .227 with four doubles, three home runs and 10 walks.
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