#967 GUARDIANS with Allen (+) over Rangers with Leiter at 7:05 PM EST
Following three consecutive one-run road losses, the Guardians will face the Rangers on Saturday evening. Cleveland is currently 4.0 games behind in the AL Wild Card race, with manager Stephen Vogt aiming to improve the team’s postseason chances.
Left-hander Logan Allen is scheduled to start for the visitors. This season, Allen has made 24 appearances (23 starts), allowing 53 earned runs and 122 hits across 123.1 innings. He has registered 98 strikeouts and 51 walks, holding a 7-9 record with a 3.87 ERA. In August, Allen made three appearances against the Braves, Marlins, and Mets, conceding four earned runs and 14 hits in 14.2 innings, resulting in a 0-0 record and a 2.45 ERA.
Right-hander Jack Leiter will start for the home team. In 2025, Leiter has started 22 games, allowing 49 earned runs and 93 hits over 108.2 innings. He has recorded 101 strikeouts and 57 walks, compiling a 7-7 record and a 4.06 ERA. During August, Leiter faced the Royals, Diamondbacks, Yankees, and Mariners in four outings, where he gave up seven earned runs and 16 hits in 16.1 innings, resulting in a 0-1 record and a 3.86 ERA.
Technically, Cleveland has won 37 of its last 63 games against teams with a winning percentage below .500. Texas, meanwhile, has lost 22 of its last 33 games versus left-handed starters, 42 of its last 68 against opponents with a winning record, and 32 of its last 63 following a win.
The Guardians pursuit of a Wild Card spot may depend on successful road performances such as this upcoming matchup. Take Cleveland with Allen. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
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