Rangers open final homestretch with Gore vs. Manaea against Mets
The short version
- Rangers begin final six games of the regular season Monday vs. the Mets
- MacKenzie Gore starts for Texas; Sean Manaea pitches for New York
- First pitch at 7:05 p.m. Central at Globe Life Field
- Texas enters the week in contention for the AL West or a Wild Card berth
- Rangers are -127 favorites
Texas begins its last six games of the regular season Monday night at home against the New York Mets, with a playoff berth still undecided.
The Texas Rangers begin the final six games of their regular season Monday night at Globe Life Field against the New York Mets. Left-hander MacKenzie Gore gets the start for Texas, while the Mets counter with Sean Manaea. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Central time.
The week ahead will decide whether the Rangers claim the American League West title, settle for a Wild Card spot, or miss the playoffs entirely, according to the report.
Texas sends out a lineup featuring Wyatt Langford in left field, Corey Seager at shortstop, Josh Jung at third base and Jake Burger at first. Brandon Nimmo starts in right field, Jarren Duran patrols center, and Justin Foscue covers second base.
Jonah Heim is not in the lineup; instead, the designated hitter spot goes to Diaz, with Jansen behind the plate. Oddsmakers list the Rangers as -127 favorites for the opener.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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