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Can the Rangers Outshine the Braves in Atlanta Showdown?

As the Texas Rangers prepare to face off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Rangers have shown a mix of performances in their last three games, but one thing is clear: when they hit, they hit hard.


May 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

On April 1st, against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Rangers dominated with a 9-3 victory. Their offense was on fire with 8 hits and an impressive showing in the first inning where they scored 3 runs. The bullpen's performance was equally noteworthy; with an ERA of 0.0 over 2.2 innings pitched and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.0, it's evident that Texas has depth in pitching.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Texas as seen in their game on March 31st against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Despite scoring early with a strong fourth inning that brought home three runs, defensive errors and a bullpen ERA of 6.75 allowed Chicago to rally back for a win.


May 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) runs the bases in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

The silver lining came from another game against Chicago on March 30th where Texas showcased its offensive prowess by racking up an impressive total of 16 hits leading to an emphatic victory with an end score of 11-2. This kind of batting performance is what fans will be hoping for as they face Atlanta.


The Braves will not make it easy though; as hosts at Truist Park, they'll look to leverage home-field advantage and stifle Ranger bats early on.


May 16, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jared Shuster (45) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

For Texas to succeed in this upcoming contest scheduled for April 20th at Truist Park at around 7:20 PM ET (6:20 PM CT), maintaining discipline at bat will be crucial – minimizing strikeouts and taking advantage when runners are in scoring position could tilt this game in their favor.


Rangers fans can catch all the action live from Atlanta or tune into local broadcasts for real-time updates on what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.

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