Cole Hamels missed his last start with a sore groin muscle. His last start was against the Mariners on Aug. 7 when he allowed four runs in six innings in a 4-3 loss. The Rangers have lost both games he has pitched since being acquired from the Phillies but he always does well with extra rest.
Seattle pitching got pounded in Boston this weekend and their bullpen is shot.
The Texas Rangers have won 4 straight and only 4 games back in the AL West.
Play Texas tonight as our 10* AL Game of the Week.