Angels vs Rangers Picks & Odds (Sep. 22)

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Texas Rangers in the decisive game of a three-game series at 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Rangers ended their three game losing streak Wednesday night with a 7-2 victory over the Angels. Los Angel's lost for the eight time in its last 13 games.

The Rangers are -140 favorites and have a 58.33% expected win probability. The Globe Life Field roof will probably be closed with the high temperature expected to be 98 degrees.

Michael Lorenzen (7-6, 4.74) is scheduled to start for the Angels against left-hander Martin Perez (12-5, 2.84). Both pitchers will be pitching on five days of rest.

Lorenzen is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in two starts since being out from July 2-Sept. 8 with strained right shoulder. Lorenzen has only faced the Rangers twice, both times in relief. Perez has won his last two games, including defeating the Tampa Bay Rays last Friday in St. Petersburg. He has an 8-6 lifetime record against the Texas Rangers and a3.83 ERA.

Luis Rengifo is 3 for 7 against starting pitchers. Kurt Suzuki is 1 for 16 with a double against Perez.