Rangers Surge Boosted by deGrom as Mets Struggle in Queens

The Texas Rangers have surged into postseason contention, currently holding a 77-70 record and riding a hot streak of 14 wins in their last 18 games, including a four-game win streak. They are set to face the New York Mets in Queens, a team struggling with a six-game losing streak and a narrowed NL Wild Card lead of just 1.5 games. Jacob deGrom, the former Mets ace now with the Rangers, will start against rookie Mets pitcher Jonah Tong, highlighting a highly anticipated pitching matchup. Despite the Mets' offensive weapons like Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso, their recent scoring woes have contributed to their skid, while the Rangers' young pitching staff, including Nolan McLean, has been effective. The Rangers face challenges on the road but have momentum, whereas the Mets are under pressure to halt their slide and maintain their playoff position. Betting trends favor the Rangers, who have been strong against the spread recently, while the Mets have struggled when underdogs.