The New York Mets and Texas Rangers meet Tuesday to commence a 3-game series. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, is set for 8:05 p.m. ET.

The utility man refined his approach at the plate in the Dominican Winter League and transformed into The Solution this year.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Being even is good enough for the Texas Rangers to lead the AL West going in the final week of the regular season. With six games left in a somewhat strange season, the 78-78 Rangers have a one-game lead over Houston.

Sonny Gray and the Boston Red Sox face the Texas Rangers in a crucial matchup with Wild Card and AL West division implications on the line.

New York Mets (71-85, fifth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (78-78, first in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 132 strikeouts);

My Blue Jays vs. Rangers prediction expects runs to be at a premium. I'm riding with Jacob deGrom and Spencer Miles.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness. Quantrill (9-5) exited after throwing his 12th pitch,

Texas holds a one-game advantage over Houston, but the AL West race is far from settled because the Astros own the crucial tiebreaker.