The Los Angeles Angels haven,t taken a series from the Texas Rangers this year, so it's no coincidence that they have been unable to shake the Rangers in the AL West. If the Angels don,t take the decisive game of their latest set against Texas, they'll again be looking up at the Rangers in the standings. The clubs break their first-place deadlock at Angel Stadium on Wednesday night, with Los Angeles unsure if Vladimir Guerrero will be in the lineup. Their 9-4 victory over the Rangers (46-36) on Monday gave them a one-game lead, but Texas pulled even 24 hours later by winning 8-5. After going 7-12 against the Angels last year, the Rangers lead this season's series 6-2 and can clinch their third straight series win over Los Angeles on Wednesday. Injuries have been a concern for Vicente Padilla and Ervin Santana, Wednesday's scheduled starting pitchers. Texas Padilla went 3-0 with a 2.16 ERA in his last four starts before June 29, when he lost 5-2 to the Angels after allowing five runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings. Although Santana has struggled so far this year, he's yet to find his rhythm; however I expect him to calm down in front of the hometown crowd tonight and throw a gem; it's also interesting to note that the Angels have seen the total go under the posted number in 6 of 10 home games as a favorite of -125 to -150! This is also a position that the Rangers have played to a number of 'unders' as well as they've seen the total go under the posted number in 7 of 11 road games when the total is 10 to 10 1/2. With a controlled Santana and the rest of these strong factors, I must highly recommend a play on the UNDER!
Nick Bookie Killer Parsons 7/8
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