The Texas Rangers have struggled lately, losing six of their last seven overall. Three of those games were quite close, finishing with a final score of 3-2. I like the Rangers as an underdog play the runs in Baltimore tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Rangers will send Wandy Rodriguez to the mound, and he's been very solid this season. Rodriguez (4-3, 4.06 ERA) didn't have his best stuff in a home loss to Oakland in his most recent outing, but he's got better numbers on the road. The veteran is 2-0 with a 2.28 ERA in seven starts away from Texas this season. The Orioles counter with Bud Norris, who comes off back-to-back losses.

2. Adrian Beltre - The Texas slugger missed most of June with an injured thumb, and he's only played six games since his return from the DL. He's 2-for-6 lifetime versus Norris, but both of those hits were home runs.

3. X-Factor - The Rangers are 23-19 on the road this season, and they've won all of Rodriguez's last six road starts.

Selection: This is a play on the Texas Rangers +1.5 (8*)