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Rangers Play the Diamondbacks Looking to Stop Road Slide
Arizona has won six of its last 10 games, while Texas enters after a 4-6 stretch and a three-game road slide.
On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers at Chase Field for the fifth matchup of the season, with both teams seeking to break their 2-2 series tie.
Texas looks to stop a three-game road slide, holding a 32-44 road record while Arizona maintains a strong 42-31 home standing entering the matchup.
Arizona holds a 79-69 overall record compared to Texas's 72-76 mark; the Diamondbacks have posted a 24-10 record in games when hitting at least two home runs.
Arizona's recent 6-4 stretch outscored opponents by two runs, while Texas went 4-6 over their last 10 games amid managing significant injury lists including multiple 60-Day IL placements.
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno leads with a.300 batting average, while Rangers hitter Jake Burger provides 47 extra-base hits as Texas has hit 171 home runs, ranking seventh in the AL.