Texas is losing steam and losing games without slugger Josh Hamilton. Toronto, minus 165 on the MLB odds board, will continue to give the Rangers fits in Tuesday
The Texas Rangers (75-62, 32-36 road) are in one of their worst slumps of the MLB season, having lost four consecutive games. They are also without their best hitter, outfielder Josh Hamilton, for an extended period due to a rib injury. Their best pitcher, Cliff Lee, is dealing with back issues.The Toronto Blue Jays (71-66, 37-29 home) will look to extend the Rangers’ woes on Tuesday night at the Rogers Center in the second game of a four-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.
Current baseball odds have the Blue Jays listed as -165 favorites. The total is set at nine runs.
In the first game of the series on Monday afternoon, the Blue Jays blasted the Rangers by a score of 7-2. Vernon Wells had a home run and three RBI for Toronto, which sent Texas to its fourth straight loss. It was also the sixth consecutive win for the Blue Jays over the Rangers, dating back to April 7.
Story continued at MLB Free Pick: Blue Jays Will Extend Rangers Losing Streak - Baseball Betting Preview
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