It might surprise you to know that Texas has scored the most runs per game in the Majors this season. If you discount a recent 1-0 loss to the Blue Jays, the Rangers are averaging 9.3 runs in their last six games.

The Over is 8-2-1 in the Rangers' past 11 games.

It's not hard to envision the Rangers and Pirates producting at least four runs apiece in a pitching matchup of Steven Brault versus Adrian Sampson. The two teams played two games against one another last week and the scores were 6-4 and 7-5.

The Pirates got a look at Sampson for 5 2/3 innings last week. So they'll have a book on him. The Rangers have one of the worst bullpens in the majors. Pittsburgh offense is much more respectable with Starling Marte back in the lineup. If you take away a 14-1 loss to the A's, the Pirates are averaging six runs during their last five games.

The Rangers should be able to tee off on Brault, who carries an 8.31 ERA and is only drawing a start because Jameson Taillon and Chris Archer are each hurt.

The weather forecast is for a slight wind to be blowing out to right. That's good news for left-handed power hitter Joey Gallo, who is tied for the American League in homers with 11.