Game number 97 on the season is a big one for the Texas Rangers. Losers in four straight, they’ll go up against Justin Verlander and the Astros in Houston tonight. The Rangers will hope Mike Minor can put a stop to a rough stretch.
Win number 51 on the year would be welcome, though, on a rare occasion, that’s not the top priority. The top priority is getting an outstanding start from Minor. That should set the Rangers up for a win anyhow, but it will also validate the club’s high expectations in terms of trade value for their ace.