The last time Texas was in sole possession of first place, leadoff hitter Michael Choice and three-hole hitter Alex Rios and six-hole hitter Donnie Murphy (not David, not Daniel — but Donnie) drove in the Ranger runs, and Martin Perez went the distance, outdueling one of the league’s best pitchers, Oakland’s Sonny Gray.
Tonight, 511 days later, it’s Martin Perez against one of the league’s best pitchers, Houston’s Dallas Keuchel.
-1.5, +0.5, or +2.5.
But for now: +0.5.
