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(969) TEXAS RANGERS
(970) NEW YORK YANKEES
Take "(969) TEXAS RANGERS"

There aren't many offenses that have the thump to keep pace with the Yankees, but the Texas Rangers are one, tops in the AL in slugging. Starter Vicente Padilla has been hot, at 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA his last three starts. Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco has been outstanding, with 17 2/3 scoreless innings in his first 17 games this season, the most in the majors without giving up a run. A.J. Burnett has a 4.78 ERA trying to adjust to this hitter-friendly park, walking 31 in 64 innings, a poor ratio. A great spot for the big dog. Play the Rangers.