This is a 4* play on Texas.

The Rangers are coming off a three game sweep of the Mariners, and they scored 28 runs in the last two games of that series. They host the Cardinals Monday, and they are just a small favorite.

Adam Wainwright will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's looked every bit his age (41). He's allowed nine runs on 15 hits over 10 2/3 innings in two road starts.

The Rangers hand the ball to Martin Perez, who is 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in three home starts so far in 2023.

The Cardinals are 7-21 in their last 28 during game 1 of a series.

GL,

Jesse Schule