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(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Texas, 09/30/2013 4:07 PM, Score: 5 - 2
Money Line: 115.00 Texas (Home)
Result: Loss
Taking the RANGERS here. Let's get right to it. I think if Tampa played in the Central or West we wouldn't be having this playoff. But dems da breaks. On paper, it looks like Price is the clear cut choice here as the better starter. But I have been to this rodeo before. David has been anything but the right price in the playoffs and facing Texas. 1-4 5.98 career vs the Rangers and 0-3 4.66 in 3 playoff starts. I think Texas has the better bullpen, and in a win or go home situation, I will gladly take Joe Nathan over Fernando Rodney. We can also get a return of PEDer Nelson Cruz. That should give Texas a little boost also. Texas 5-2 last 7 vs Price. For Texas, the Rangers are 8-3 in Perez's last 11 starts. Rangers also on a 7-0 run at home and 6-2 last 8 home playoff games. 4* Money-Maker TEXAS RANGERS