The Texas Rangers (38-41) are set to face the Baltimore Orioles (34-44) in Baltimore, with Jacob Latz on the mound for the Rangers and Charlie Morton pitching for the Orioles. The Orioles won the opening game of the series 6-0 and have been on a five-game winning streak with Morton starting. The Rangers have struggled recently, losing five of their last seven games and only managing three runs in their last two outings.

The matchup promises to be intriguing, as the Rangers aim to break their losing streak and the Orioles look to continue their strong performance. Key betting odds indicate the Rangers are +108 on the moneyline, while the Orioles are favored at -126. The total runs for the game are set at 10.0, with the spread favoring the Orioles at -1.5. Both starting pitchers have shown varying levels of effectiveness in recent outings, adding further intrigue to this pivotal game.

Texas Rangers secured a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox in a thrilling 11-inning game, despite experiencing significant struggles throughout. Adolis García earned his 'Mr. Walkoff' title with a game-winning hit, while Jacob Latz showcased his prowess in an overworked bullpen, delivering two crucial hitless innings. Manager Bruce Bochy’s frustration boiled over, leading to his ejection after a contentious check swing call. The Rangers, who have now won six of their last seven games, managed to inch closer to a .500 record, overcoming multiple blown opportunities and a blown save in the process.

Despite leaving 15 runners on base, the Rangers demonstrated resilience, tying the game on a wild pitch and taking the lead with a bloop double and a throwing error. However, the White Sox managed to equalize twice, keeping the game competitive until García's late-game heroics sealed the win. The game underscored the challenges within the bullpen and the team's need to tighten up their offensive execution moving forward.

The Texas Rangers have concluded their 2024 season, reflecting on both successes and challenges as they prepare for the offseason. The bullpen showed significant improvement, with David Robertson and Kirby Yates leading the charge, achieving a remarkable save percentage.

However, the team struggled with left-handed pitching, and many relief pitchers are set to become free agents. With a need to rebuild the bullpen, the Rangers face crucial decisions regarding contracts and player health moving forward.