This series has only gone under once during the past nine games played in Arlington. Look for the Over trend to continue today with a pitching matchup of Reynaldo Lopez versus Tyson Ross.

I can easily envision each team scoring at least five runs apiece. The Rangers have scored six or more runs in five of their last six games. They are averaging more than nine runs during their last three games.

Lopez will be making his second start of the year. He had a 4.91 ERA pitching for Washington last season making 11 appearances, including six starts. Lopez has a high ceiling, but isn't major league caliber yet and not used to facing AL teams and a DH. Pitching at Arlington this time of season - when the weather is hot and muggy - is very rough, too. It really favors the hitters.

Ross is working his way back into shape following assorted injuries. His control and stamina remain lacking. He's worked fewer than six innings in all but one of his eight starts and he yielded five walks during his last start this past Saturday in fewer than six innings.