This is the final game of the four game series. The Rangers lead the series 2-1.
Thoracic outlet syndrome shortened the 2009 season for both Detroit’s Jeremy Bonderman and Texas’ Matt Harrison, but each pitcher has been promising at times this month. Complications from thoracic outlet surgery limited Bonderman to a combined 13 starts in 2008 and 2009, while Harrison had an operation to correct a similar shoulder problem after 11 outings last year.
Bonderman (1-1, 7.20 ERA) has been solid in two of his three starts despite his poor overall ERA. Harrison (0-1, 4.24) struggled in an 8-7, 12-inning loss at Boston on Wednesday. That was the sixth straight defeat for the Rangers, who have since recovered to win three of four. The left-hander has struggled against the Tigers, going 0-2 with a 7.59 ERA in two 2009 starts - both in Detroit.
In six career starts against Texas, Bonderman is 2-1, averaging six innings per start while yeilding a 4.71 ERA. The Rangers hit .267 off Bonderman, who gives up one homerun in nine innings against the Rangers.
Harrison's only start at home this season has been against the Mariners, in which he got a no-decision after pitching six innings and only gave up one run.
Forecast: I like the Rangers in this one a lot. I think Harrison will work the Tigers over like a master pitcher. Look for a score of 5-2, Rangers.
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