Texas Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies 5/3/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Texas Rangers open a two-game interleague series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Texas improved to 8-14 following its 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Texas won two out of three against Atlanta in their three-game series. The Rangers are last in the American League West, 6 ½ games behind the first-place Los Angeles Angels.

Nathaniel Lowe is batting .313 to lead Texas and the first baseman has team highs in hits with the 26 and on-base percentage at .374. Shortstop Corey Seager and right fielder Adolis Garcia are the leaders in home runs with four while Garcia is the leader in RBIs with 18. On Tuesday, Texas will send Jon Gray to the mound. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 7.00 ERA, 8 Ks and 3 BBs.

Philadelphia dropped to 11-12 following its 10-6 loss on Sunday to the New York Mets. The Phillies lost two out of three over the weekend to the Mets. Philadelphia was off on Monday before hosting the Rangers Tuesday. Philadelphia is seventh in team batting average with .244 and 22nd in team ERA at 4.10. The Phillies are third in the National League East, five games behind the first place New York Mets.

Nick Castellanos is batting .286 to lead Philadelphia and the left fielder has team highs in hits with 24 and on-base percentage at .358. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is the leader in home runs with seven and RBIs with 16. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Ranger Suarez to the mound. The left-hander is 2-0 with a 4.42 ERA, 12 Ks and 8 BBs.