Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers Prediction: Braves are in for another sweep

The Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers will meet this Monday in an MLB matchup at Truist Park. In the first two games of this series, the Braves have won the first two games. Can the Texas Rangers salvage something in this finale?

The Atlanta Braves are in good form, and they will look to keep things rolling. Last time out in game 2 against the Texas Rangers, the Atlanta Braves powered a 5-2 win, making it two wins in two games of this series. In the meantime, the prior series to this did see the Atlanta Braves win two of three games against the Miami Marlins while they pulled off a sweep against the Houston Astros, extending their consecutive wins to six.

In this finale, the Atlanta Braves will send Darius Vines in the starting pitcher role. In his season debut, Vines put up 4.2 innings, with one earned on four hits and three walks. Over his career, Vines has been 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in six games (three starts). Off to this Monday’s game, the Atlanta Braves have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents, covering the run line in each.

The Texas Rangers were excellent this week against the Detroit Tigers, winning three of four games in that series. However, the Texas Rangers entered their game against the Atlanta Braves and could only see themselves losing 8-3 in game one, and on Sunday, the Texas Rangers saw a brief lead in the second inning turn into a 5-2 loss. In this finale, which is the last to avoid a sweep, the Texas Rangers will see Michael Lorenzen take the mound. Having pitched only once this season, Michael Lorenzen recorded 5.0 clean frames, three hits, five walks and four strikeouts. He’s 41-38 with a 4.09 career ERA in 343 games (70 starts). Heading into this finale, Texas Rangers have won eight of their last ten games as underdogs following a loss but failed to cover the run line in their previous seven road games against National League East opponents.

In what looks tough and challenging, I think the Atlanta Braves are up to the task of consecutive sweeps. However, this game should be an offensive one from the start, as both pitchers did well in their respective season debuts. However, the Atlanta Braves' momentum is high at the moment, and this squad has the better chance at home. I am backing them at home here in another high-scoring game.