This is a 10* on TEXAS

Over the weekend we saw the Rangers sweep the Angels while the Mariners were very nearly swept (at home) by the Rockies. These two AL West sides start a series on Monday and it certainly appears that the home team has a distinct advantage. Over the first eight games in their new stadium, the Rangers have allowed just 22 runs to be scored. Seattle has given up 51 runs in eight road games, more than double what Texas has allowed at home. The pitching matchup for tonight seems likely to follow the script as Gibson has a 2.45 ERA for Texas while Dunn has a 6.43 ERA for Seattle. Making matters even worse for the road team is the fact the bullpen has a 6.03 road ERA. After playing the last 10 games all at home (and going just 3-7), hitting the road may very well be a tough transition for these young Mariners, who were held to three runs or fewer in half the games on the just completed homestand. Going back to last season, Seattle has lost seven of its last eight series openers. They are just 4-10 the last 14 games at Texas. Play on TEXAS

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