Gina

Friday, August 21st, 2009 7:35 p.m. est.

Texas Rangers (68-52) at Tampa Bay Rays (65-55)
(R) Dustin Nippert (4-1) vs. (L) Scott Kazmir (7-7)

Texas' Dustin Nippert (4-1, 3.52) is 4-1 with a 2.61 ERA in his last eight outings, including four starts. The right-hander allowed seven runs over four innings in a 7-4 loss in his only career appearance against Tampa Bay in 2008.
Tampa Bay's Scott Kazmir (7-7, 6.36 ERA) has won three of his last four starts and is 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA in his last three home outings. The lefthander is 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA in eight starts against the Rangers.

Go with the Rays to grab their fifth straight win tonight at home with lefty Scott Kazmir on the hill. Kazmir has been successful against Rangers, going 7-1 in his last 8 starts versus Texas, 4-0 in his last 4 at home. In addition, The Rangers have had difficulties against the Rays in the Sunshine State. Texas has dropped eight of their last ten games against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

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