The Rangers and Diamondbacks begin the World Series on Friday. We break down the pitching matchups, lineups and X-factors.
. Just like everybody expected. So many baseball teams have to pretend that nobody believed in them. But that's true for these clubs who both outlasted more experienced opponents by stealing Games 6 and 7 of their respective league championship series on the road.So, while the Rangers look like favorites on paper, the D-backs have spent the past three weeks shredding expectations. In an October full of shocking twists and out-of-nowhere upsets, this matchup is a fitting conclusion.
He'll match up against Eovaldi, who started Game 2 in the previous three rounds. But the October vet gets the Game 1 call after the club's usual series opener,, tossed 2 1/3 scoreless relief innings in ALCS Game 7 on Monday. Montgomery, who's shined in 14 starts with Texas since being acquired at the deadline, will take the additional day of rest and start Game 2 instead. He'll be opposite the 35-year-old. It sounds unhinged, but Pfaadt is probably the better option right now.
Defensively, these are two of the best teams in the bigs. Texas and Arizona were ranked second and third in FanGraphs' defensive value metric. Neither team is liable to kick the ball around, but Moreno probably gives the D-backs a slight edge, all things considered. At this point, Texas' offense is as reliable as it gets. That group has performed all season, all playoffs. And Arizona's righty-heavy starting pitching gives Texas' lefty hitters a nice advantage. How they fare with Kelly's elite changeup is one thing to keep an eye on, though.bludgeoned Rangers starters in ALCS Games 3 and 4. Scherzer looks rusty after missing so much time on the shelf. Also, he's 39.
The Rangers' Achilles heel remains the bullpen. During the regular season, Texas' relievers blew saves and games by the dozen. The postseason, so far, has been a different story.is a baseball writer for FOX Sports. He played college baseball, poorly at first, then very well, very briefly. Jake lives in New York City where he coaches Little League and rides his bike, sometimes at the same time. Follow him on Twitter atFOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.
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