Rangers Set to Tangle with Mariners at Surprise Stadium

As the Texas Rangers prepare to face off against the Seattle Mariners at Surprise Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from their recent games. The Rangers have shown a mixed bag of performances, but there are positive trends that suggest they could come out on top in this upcoming matchup.

In their last game against the Chicago Cubs, despite being on the road, the Rangers managed a solid offensive output with 10 hits and 6 runs. Their batting average was .270 and they had an on-base percentage (OBP) of .308. However, it's worth noting that while they showed power with two home runs, there was room for improvement in clutch situations as they only hit once in ten at-bats with runners in scoring position (RISP).

The bullpen's performance was less than ideal; an earned run average (ERA) of 15.00 over three innings pitched is something that will need tightening up against a Mariners team that will look to exploit any such weaknesses.

Looking back further, we see some fluctuations in performance. Against Milwaukee Brewers, the Rangers' hitting struggled significantly with an average of just .167 and only one run scored throughout nine innings. On a brighter note though, their fielding was flawless without any errors recorded.

However, when facing Arizona Diamondbacks at home before that game, Texas showcased what could be considered their best form recently – hitting .342 as a team and securing four runs off thirteen hits. Their pitching staff also stepped up during this game; particularly impressive was the bullpen which posted an ERA of just 2.25 across four innings.

These past performances indicate that while consistency has been elusive for Texas Rangers this season so far – flashes of brilliance both from batters and pitchers give hope for what might unfold when they take on Seattle Mariners.

Fans can catch all the action live from Surprise Stadium on March 18th at 1:05 PM MST broadcasted by BSSW network.