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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 19, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 20, 2025 3:59 PM
The Los Angeles Dodgers, riding a four-game win streak, head to Globe Life Field to face off against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, April 19th at 4:05 PM. The Rangers, sitting atop the AL West with a 12-8 record, will look to protect their impressive 9-2 home record against the Dodgers, who are 15-6 overall and 5-4 on the road. This interleague matchup is poised to be an exciting contest between two of the top teams in the MLB.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers

Current Odds

LAD
TEX
Over
1.5
+224
Under
1.5
-250
LAD
-1.5
+550
TEX
+1.5
-660
LAD
ML
-900
TEX
ML
+650

Dodgers vs Rangers statistics

Stat Dodgers Rangers
Hits 159 (12th) 142 (20th)
Batting Average .235 (15th) .225 (20th)
Runs Batted In 93 (6th) 61 (28th)
Runs 96 (Tied-7th) 63 (27th)
Home Runs 35 (1st) 20 (Tied-16th)
Walks 77 (Tied-5th) 40 (30th)
Stolen Bases 11 (Tied-22nd) 19 (9th)
Strikeouts 177 (Tied-20th) 152 (8th)
Pitches 3153 (3rd) 2525 (30th)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/18/25 vs Los Angeles Dodgers L 3-0
4/17/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-3
4/16/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 3-1
4/15/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 4-0
4/13/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 3-1

Los Angeles Dodgers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/18/25 @ Texas Rangers W 3-0
4/16/25 vs Colorado Rockies W 8-7
4/15/25 vs Colorado Rockies W 6-2
4/14/25 vs Colorado Rockies W 5-3
4/13/25 vs Chicago Cubs L 4-2

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Josh Smith (3B): Day-To-Day
  • Wyatt Langford (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Patrick Murphy (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Jax Biggers (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Jack Leiter (SP): 15-Day-IL

Los Angeles Dodgers injuries

  • Giovanny Gallegos (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Evan Phillips (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Shohei Ohtani (DH): Paternity
  • Blake Snell (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Michael Kopech (RP): 15-Day-IL

Dodgers vs Rangers game info

Type Info
Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Sat 4:05 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 74°
Chance of Rain 80%

Dodgers vs Rangers predictions

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hit the field against the Texas Rangers, a few key players are poised to make an impact. Mookie Betts often brings his A-game, and today looks no different; he's predicted to snag a couple of hits and maybe even cross home plate at least once. Freddie Freeman, who’s not one to shy from the spotlight, could play a significant role as well. He's on track for a productive outing at the plate, with likely chances of chalking up some runs and keeping the scoreboard ticking in favor of the Dodgers. Watch out for Tommy Edman as well—he might not only hustle on the bases with potential steals but also have an opportunity to notch a home run.

Switching gears to the Texas Rangers, it's clear that Corey Seager will be their linchpin. Corey’s been swinging the bat with authority, and in this matchup, he's likely to continue his hot streak with a couple of key hits, perhaps even a home run to keep the crowd on its toes. Not to be overshadowed, Adolis Garcia is set to bring some power to the plate, potentially contributing to some crucial RBI opportunities. Nathan Eovaldi, taking the mound, must focus on keeping the Dodgers in check; expect him to aim for early strikeouts and limit runs to mitigate their offensive damage.

As for who'll walk away victorious, it’s a tough prediction, given the caliber and competitive spirit of both teams. With the Dodgers riding high on a four-game win streak and their balanced lineup, they appear slightly more confident. However, the Rangers, buoyed by strong home performances, won’t make it easy. Ultimately, while both teams are well-matched, the Dodgers might just edge out the Rangers in a nail-biting finish. What do you think? It’s baseball after all, and as fans know too well, anything can happen.

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