MLB Texas vs Tampa Bay Game on July 6, 2023, 9:05 AM.
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Texas vs. Tampa Bay Game on July 6, 2023, 9:05 AM MLB -cboard
◈Texas
Michael Lorenzen (4 wins, 4 losses, 3.40 ERA) is aiming for his fifth win of the season. Lorenzen suffered a defeat with a poor performance of 5 runs in 5 innings in an away game against Baltimore on the 30th, showing a lot of instability in his pitching in the last two games. It’s unfortunate that the advantage against Baltimore last year has disappeared, but we can expect a quality start if it’s a home night game. Texas' batting lineup, which managed to score just 1 run in the previous game after failing to target King, has been struggling to improve its batting form. The overall decrease in scoring power is likely to continue until the end of the first half. The only consolation is that Jose Urena’s 2.2 scoreless innings performance.
◈Tampa Bay
Shane Baz is making his first Major League appearance of the season. After recording 1 win, 2 losses, and a 5.00 ERA in 2022 and then missing time due to Tommy John surgery, Baz has consistently pitched in AAA INT this season. He was brought up to fill the gap left by Aaron Civale’s trade, but with an opponent batting average of .260 and a WHIP of 1.58 in INT, it's hard to trust him frankly. Tampa Bay's batting lineup, which scored 10 runs including two homers by overwhelming Kansas City’s pitchers in the previous game, continues to perform better on the road compared to at home. However, whether they can solve their inconsistency issues is crucial. The bullpen, which allowed 2 runs in 4 innings, does not look stable and can falter at any time.
◈Comment
Recent Texas batting performance cannot be said to be good. However, the fact that Shane Baz hasn't been called up to the Major League this season indicates that his pitching hasn't been great. Tampa Bay’s batting lineup is inconsistent on the road, and recently, Texas' bullpen has at least been reliable at home. The Texas Rangers, who have the better starting pitcher, are closer to victory.
◈Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Texas win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 Texas win
[[U/O]]: Under 8.5▼