The Rangers will go with Tyler Mahle on the mound. This season he made two road starts, going 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 11.0 innings pitched. He did not pitch in 2024 due to TJ surgery. He has allowed six earned runs on 10 hits with 9 strikeouts. Texas is putting up 4.22 runs per game. They are hitting just 184 as a team. Shota Imanaga gets the start for the cubs. He is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 20.0 innings pitched in three starts all at Wrigley Field. He has allowed five earned runs on 15 hits while striking out 21 batters and walking only four. Chicago is putting up 4.54 runs per game, and is hitting .242, as a team. Shota is a different pitcher when pitching at home. The Rangers pitchers have not been as good when they are on the road. I am taking the Cubs and Shota at home in this one,

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