ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, two teams hovering near .500, open a three-game series Monday at Globe Life Park.

Arizona (19-20) enters after a 5-1 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday, while Texas (19-21) blanked the Chicago Cubs 3-0 the same day. Both clubs seek momentum to climb above the break-even mark.

Right-hander Michael Soroka (4-2) is the probable starter for Arizona. Texas will counter with right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (4-4).

Players to Watch

Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been dominant, winning his last five starts. In Sunday’s win over the Mets, he threw 8 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run on four hits with four strikeouts. Over his past two outings, he has surrendered just one earned run in 15 1/3 innings.

For Texas, right-hander Jacob deGrom flashed ace form Sunday, tossing seven scoreless innings against the Cubs with three hits allowed and 10 strikeouts. It was a sharp bounce-back from his previous start, when he gave up six earned runs in 6 1/3 innings at Yankee Stadium.

Recent Results

Arizona took two of three from the Mets over the weekend. Outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in Sunday’s win, and second baseman Ketel Marte drove in two runs.

Texas split its two-game series against the Cubs after dropping Friday’s opener. Outfielder Evan Carter homered and drove in two runs Sunday.

The Line

Texas was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of minus-1.5. The over/under is 8 runs.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 4-3 Arizona victory.

Up Next

The series continues Tuesday and Wednesday in Arlington before Arizona travels to Colorado on Friday. Texas heads to Houston for a weekend series against the Astros.