The Rangers send Matt Harrison up against Dana Eveland. Dana hasn't had any success against the Rangers and Harrison is still trying to find his consistency in the Majors. I would say he will be an Ace in a rotation in just a few years.
Scouting Report:A's: Eveland, who was in the Minors less than a month ago to work on his command, had the best of his six starts since returning with an altered windup, scattering seven hits without a walk while striking out seven in a crisp 83-pitch outing on Sept. 19 against the visiting Mariners. Eveland, 24, is 0-1 with a 6.32 ERA in three starts against the Rangers this season.
Rangers: How did Harrison follow up his shutout? Not so well. He lasted just three innings against a hampered Angels lineup and allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks in the process. He also reverted back to walking more batters than he struck out, posting just one strikeout. He hadn't had such a start since Aug. 10 at Baltimore. He'll look to finish his season on a high note against the Athletics, whom he shut out two outings ago.
This is a good card to have. Marlon Byrd has become a somebody in baseball as a Ranger. The Rangers have a habit of doing that to hitters.
Forecast: I am going to go with Harrison in this one. He needs to pitch well and usually does when the foot meets the floor. Will Eveland last six innings? Will Harrison pitch another nine in his final game of the year? Will the Rangers finish in second? I don't think Eveland will last six. I don't think Harrison will go nine innings. And I don't think the Rangers will finish, simply due to who they play the last three games against. Today's score will be 8-2, Rangers.
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