Texas Rangers (71-67, third in the AL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (68-70, fourth in the NL West)
Phoenix; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Patrick Corbin (7-9, 4.33 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 109 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (7-3, 3.53 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 108 strikeouts)
BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to extend a three-game road winning streak.
Arizona has a 34-32 record at home and a 68-70 record overall. The Diamondbacks have a 38-19 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Texas has gone 29-40 in road games and 71-67 overall. The Rangers rank 10th in the AL with 155 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.
Monday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Geraldo Perdomo has 27 doubles, four triples and 15 home runs while hitting .285 for the Diamondbacks. Blaze Alexander is 10 for 36 with three doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.
Josh Smith has 22 doubles, two triples and nine home runs for the Rangers. Joc Pederson is 12 for 39 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 6-4, .242 batting average, 3.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs
Rangers: 8-2, .300 batting average, 3.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 43 runs
INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Pavin Smith: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Anthony DeSclafani: 15-Day IL (thumb), Kevin Ginkel: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tommy Henry: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ryan Thompson: 15-Day IL (scapular strain), Christian Montes De Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Rangers: Corey Seager: 10-Day IL (appendectomy), Evan Carter: 60-Day IL (wrist), Nathan Eovaldi: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Marcus Semien: 10-Day IL (foot), Cole Winn: 15-Day IL (nerve), Jake Burger: 10-Day IL (wrist), Jon Gray: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sam Haggerty: 10-Day IL (oblique), Chris Martin: 15-Day IL (calf), Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
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