{"id":60822,"date":"2023-08-18T10:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T14:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=60822"},"modified":"2023-08-18T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T14:44:44","slug":"rangers-vs-brewers-pitching-duel-in-the-lone-star-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/18\/rangers-vs-brewers-pitching-duel-in-the-lone-star-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers vs Brewers: Pitching Duel in the Lone Star State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/16\/2023-mlb-farm-system-rankings\/\" target=\"_self\">Texas Rangers<\/a> will host the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/15\/brewers-farm-system\/\" target=\"_self\">Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> in what promises to be a thrilling matchup at Globe Life Field. Both teams are aiming to solidify their spots in the playoff race, adding to the intensity of this game.<\/p>\n<p>[pickup_prop id=&#8221;34453&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Rangers vs Brewers: Pitching Duel in the Lone Star State<\/h2>\n<p>The Rangers have been on a roll lately, boasting a record of 72-49 and sitting comfortably atop the American League West division. With a strong lineup led by the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/semiema01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Semien<\/a>, who leads the team in batting average with .282, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/garciad02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adolis Garc\u00eda<\/a>, who has launched an impressive 30 home runs this season, the Rangers offense will try to put runs on the board against the Brewers&#8217; pitching staff. On the mound for the Rangers will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/heanean01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Heaney<\/a>, who has a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 4.17.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, the Milwaukee Brewers are currently standing in first place in the National League Central division with a record of 65-57. Although their offense has struggled recently, their pitching staff has been outstanding. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/woodrbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Woodruff<\/a>, with a record of 2-1 and an impressive ERA of 1.99, will take the mound for the Brewers. The Rangers&#8217; batters will have a tough challenge ahead of them trying to score runs against him.<\/p>\n<p>[metabet_core_game_tile query=&#8221;531693&#8243; size=&#8221;350&#215;300&#8243; site_id=&#8221;lastwordonsports&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This game is set to take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington. It will be broadcasted on BSSW. Be sure to tune in on Thursday, August 18th at 7:05 PM Central Time to catch this exciting game between the Rangers and the Brewers.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Watch For:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; The Rangers&#8217; Marcus Semien, leading the team in batting average, will look to continue his strong performances at the plate and provide a spark for the offense.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Keep an eye on Adolis Garc\u00eda, the power-hitting outfielder for the Rangers, who has already hit an impressive 30 home runs this season. He has the potential to change the game with one swing of the bat.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Brewers will rely on their ace pitcher, Brandon Woodruff, to shut down the Rangers&#8217; offense. Woodruff has been dominant this season, and the Rangers&#8217; batters will have to find a way to crack his code.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Both teams are battling injuries, with several key players sidelined. Pay attention to how these absences impact the game and whether others step up to fill the void.<\/p>\n<h3>Injuries:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Texas Rangers:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/odorija01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Odorizzi<\/a> (Shoulder, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/martibr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett Martin<\/a> (Shoulder, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; DH <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=millebr02,miller024bra,miller023bra&amp;search=Brad+Miller&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Miller<\/a> (Hamstring, D10)<br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/degroja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob deGrom<\/a> (Elbow, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; 3B <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jungjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Jung<\/a> (Thumb, D10)<br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/e\/eovalna01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nathan Eovaldi<\/a> (Elbow, D15)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Milwaukee Brewers:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lauerer01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Lauer<\/a> (Shoulder, D15)<br \/>\n&#8211; CF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mitchga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garrett Mitchell<\/a> (Shoulder, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; DH <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rufda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darin Ruf<\/a> (Knee, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=wilsoju10,wilson004jus&amp;search=Justin+Wilson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Wilson<\/a> (Lat, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/ashbyaa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Ashby<\/a> (Labrum, D60)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1B <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tellero01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rowdy Tellez<\/a> (Forearm, D10)<br \/>\n&#8211; RF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/perkibl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Perkins<\/a> (Oblique, D10)<br \/>\n&#8211; RP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mejiaje02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.C. Mej\u00eda<\/a> (Shoulder, D15)<br \/>\n&#8211; SP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/teherju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Julio Teheran<\/a> (Hip, D15)<br \/>\n&#8211; LF <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/winkeje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-18_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesse Winker<\/a> (Back, D10)<\/p>\n<p>Main photo credits:<\/p>\n<p>Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Texas Rangers will host the Milwaukee Brewers in what promises to be a thrilling matchup at Globe Life Field. Both teams are aiming to solidify their spots in the playoff race, adding to the intensity of this game. 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