Nathan Eovaldi Takes Mound for Rangers with Strong Strikeout Projections

Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA) is slated to start for Texas against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Eovaldi enters the game with 94 strikeouts on the season and has demonstrated consistent strikeout ability, clearing his 5.5 strikeout line in nine of his last 15 appearances. In his most recent start on July 13 against the Astros, he recorded eight strikeouts over 7.2 innings, indicating his potential for another strong outing.