GINA
Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 8:05 p.m. est.
Texas Rangers (92-74) at Tampa Bay Rays (98-68)
(L) Cliff Lee (1-0) vs. (L) David Price (0-1)
I believe the Rangers have the edge with Cliff Lee on the hill, despite the fact that Tampa Bay has the momentum after taking two in Texas to tie this series and are back at Tropicana Field. Lee is 5-0 with a 1.52 ERA in six postseason starts, including his impressive performance in Game 1, allowing just one run on five hits and 10 strikeouts. Tampa Bay counters with David Price the left-hander was 9-2 at home, with a 1.96 ERA for the season, but struggled in Game One.
Go with the Rangers with Lee at the controls. Texas is 5-0 in their last 5 road games, 4-1 in Lees last 5 starts, while Tampa Bay has dropped five of their last six home games.
Texas Rangers +105