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Can Rangers Harness Home Advantage Against Mets at Globe Life Field?

As the Texas Rangers prepare to face off against the New York Mets at Globe Life Field in Arlington, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home turf advantage and reverse recent trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for June 19th, promises an exciting clash between these two teams.


Aug 30, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets right fielder DJ Steward (29) after being doused by gatorade after the game against the Texas Rangers at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing the Rangers' performance in their past few games reveals a mixed bag of results and statistics that could influence their strategy against the Mets. In their most recent outing, the Rangers struggled offensively, managing only five hits and scoring just two runs. This lackluster offensive performance was compounded by a fielding error, although their bullpen showed resilience by maintaining a zero ERA over 3.1 innings pitched.


A closer look at the team's hitting stats over these games shows an average batting average of .156 against Seattle Mariners in one of the matches, with a slightly improved .257 in another game where they managed to secure nine hits and score five runs. Despite these fluctuations, one consistent area of concern is the team's on-base percentage (OBP), which has remained low across games.


Aug 30, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets right fielder DJ Steward (29) watches his home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching appears to be another area where improvements could be made. The starting pitchers have shown some vulnerability with an ERA of 12.00 in one game and 5.786 in another, indicating potential opportunities for Mets hitters unless adjustments are made.


However, it's not all doom and gloom for the Rangers as they head into this matchup. Their ability to steal bases successfully (with a perfect stolen base percentage in two out of three analyzed games) demonstrates aggressive baserunning that could put pressure on Mets' defense. Additionally, despite some defensive mishaps, they've shown capability in fielding with high percentages overall.


Aug 30, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) hits a home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Globe Life Field has been known to favor hitters due to its dimensions and playing surface; this could play into Rangers' hands if they can exploit these conditions effectively against Mets pitching staff who will also have to adjust to this environment.


Fans tuning into SNY network for this showdown will undoubtedly hope that home advantage at Globe Life Field provides the catalyst needed for Texas Rangers to turn around their fortunes and showcase a more consistent performance across both offense and defense sectors.


Scheduled date: June 19th


Time: Just after midnight UTC


Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington

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