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Diamondbacks try to stop 4-game road skid, play the Rangers

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks (19-20, third in the NL West) vs. Texas Rangers (19-21, second in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p. m.

EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Mike Soroka (4-2, 4. 14 ERA, 1. 43 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.

15 ERA, 1. 18 WHIP, 47 strikeouts) LINE: Rangers -140, Diamondbacks +118; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Texas Rangers looking to end a four-game road losing streak. Texas is 19-21 overall and 9-9 in home games.

The Rangers have gone 7-3 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Arizona is 19-20 overall and 7-11 on the road. The Diamondbacks have a 14-3 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

Monday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo has seven doubles, a triple, four home runs and 12 RBIs while hitting . 277 for the Rangers.