Will the Texas Rangers’ 28-25 Record Against the Arizona Diamondbacks Impact Their World Series Clash?

Friday’s game of the World Series 2023 will be between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. While the prowess of the D-Backs cannot be undermined, the Rangers are famous for coming in hard and strong in Global Life Field. In the midst of predictions, is there a possibility that the win inclines toward one of the teams due to an existing record? 

But there are other factors to weigh in as well. While the Arizona Diamondbacks won a World Series over 2 decades ago, the Rangers have won none. There is some added pressure that comes with this. However, one has the advantage of home ground and the other that of familiarity. But there’s an interesting record that is lesser known. 

Historic Records Might Push Victory To The Texas Rangers’ Side

Out of the 15 current American League clubs, the Texas Rangers have faced Arizona 53 times during the regular season. They have a record of going 28-25 (.528) overall. This is the second-highest number of meetings between the two teams ever. The highest being Arizona’s opponent, the Houston Astros, a former member of the National League, whom they met 146 times. But that is not all. 

Since the inter-league play began in 1997, Arizona has faced the Texas Rangers the third most often in the NL. They are just behind the Houston Astros with, 91, and the Colorado Rockies, with 55. Since Houston bracketed under AL in 2013, ‘the Snakes’ have been the 2nd most often faced Colorado with 33. That said, one must not forget that familiarity with the Rangers breeds more competition. 

The fact that the Lone Starts and the Snakes have faced each other multiple times during the regular season means something. They might take advantage of knowing each other’s playing styles, strengths, and weaknesses. This familiarity could potentially lead to more competitive and strategic matchups during the World Series. But it is also important to look at this scenario from the perspective of pitching. 

Other Factors To Weigh In For Prediction

The performance of starting pitchers, bullpen effectiveness, and defensive strategies play a vital role in success. Though the Rangers had a winning record against the Diamondbacks in the regular season, it doesn’t necessarily mean success in the World Series. If the Diamondbacks make strategic adjustments to their pitching rotation or bullpen, the tables may turn. 

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As a concluding note, agree that the regular-season record between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks provides great context. However, it’s just one piece of a massive puzzle. So, while the regular-season record may offer some insights, it may not guarantee or be the sole determinant of the World Series victors. 

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