Home field disadvantage
There has been no gain to playing Texas at home. Tampa Bay found that out in the ALDS, losing all three at home, including the clincher.
Thus far on the road, the Rangers are 4-0 and have averaged six runs a game. They have a .281 batting average with six home runs. Their pitchers, led by Cliff Lee, have an 0.50 earned run average.
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