The set-up: While Robbie Ray is struggling through a difficult overall season, I still think he'll have more than enough in the tank to get the better of his inconsistent inter-league counterpart. The Rangers will hand the ball to the erratic Martin Perez in this one.

The pitchers: Perez is so far 2-4 with a 7.08 ERA. He most recently allowed one run off seven hits with three walks over six innings in a no-decision to Oakland on Wednesday. Perez has struggled across the board this year, going only 1-1 with a 6.64 ERA on the road.

Ray is so far 3-2 with a 4.90 ERA. He most recently gave up one run off four hits with a walk and six strikeouts over seven innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday. After a disappointing first half, it was easily Ray's best start of 2018.

The pick: And there's no reason not to think that the hard-throwing southpaw won't be able to carry that momentum over here in this favorable matchup. Take it for what you will as well, but Texas is just 14-19 against lefties this year, while Arizona is 21-16 (+3.9 units) against southpaws. The massive talent gap on the mound makes this a price that I have no issues at all in laying. Play on the Diamondbacks.