Gina

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 7:05 p.m. est.

Texas Rangers (68-53) at Tampa Bay Rays (66-55) 7:08 pm
(R) Tommy Hunter (6-2) vs. (R) Matt Garza (7-8)

Texas' Tommy Hunter (6-2, 2.64 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA in his last three starts. The Rangers are 5-1 in the right-hander's last 6 starts. In his only appearance against Tampa Bay, Hunter allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-1 victory over the Rays on July 3.

Tampa Bay's Matt Garza (7-8, 3.73) is 0-0 with a 4.11 ERA in his last three starts. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 3.06 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers

Go with the hot Rays in a close home battle to grab a second straight victory against the Rangers. Tampa Bay has won six straight games at home and nine of the last ten contests versus Texas at Tropicana Field, including Friday's, 5-2 win. In addition, they have won eight of Matt Garza last 11 home starts.

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