Rays continue difficult stretch versus winning opponents

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At the time of this writing, the following Match Odds/Moneyline were available: Texas Rangers (1.8, -125) and Tampa Bay Rays (2.2, +120)

Rays are 10-4 following a loss
Rangers are 1-5 in Wilson's last six road starts

Texas celebrated Memorial Day with an 11-5 victory over Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field and will look to continue improving its 10-14 record on the road. The Rangers have won six of their last eight games and remain one game in front of the Angels in the American League West. "It was just great to swing the bats and get a nice lead," Rangers outfielder David Murphy stated. "To win a game against a solid team...we're going to be on the road a bunch and we haven't played well on the road. It's great to build some momentum in the right direction." The club came into the game with the lowest slugging percentage on the road in the American League, but finished Monday's contest with nine extra-base hits. Texas is 9-14 in games played on artificial turf the past three years.

Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson is 5-3 with a 3.25 ERA in 12 starts this season and is coming off a 2-1 home victory over the White Sox. The left-hander allowed a single run and five hits over 6 1/3 innings Wednesday afternoon, snapping a five start winless streak in the process. Wilson will be working on extended five days' rest, posting a 2-0 mark and 3.73 ERA in five outings when given the situation. In 14 career appearances (one start) versus the Rays, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, limiting them to a .197 average.

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