Rangers-Mets Preview

The Texas Rangers will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Righthander Doug Mathis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Mathis is 1-1 this season with a 8.83 ERA. Mathis's opponent in this one will be Pedro Martinez. The Mets righthander has a 6.91 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 163-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Oliver Perez combined on a three-hit performance on Friday, as the Mets defeated the Rangers 7-1 in the opener. The Mets won the game as -135 favorites, while the eight runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Perez also hit a two-run single for the Mets, and Jose Reyes had two hits with two runs scored. Perez improved to 5-4 with the victory. Josh Hamilton went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in the lone run for the Rangers, who were +120 underdogs. Scott Feldman gave up seven runs off eight hits over five innings to suffer the loss. Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Texas: 34-35 SU New York: 32-34 SU Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing NY Mets are 1-3 After playing NY Mets are 0-3 After a loss are 7-3 New York most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 1-3 After playing Texas are 3-0 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Next up: NY Mets home to Texas, Sunday, June 15