Matchup: Matt Harrison vs. Wade Miley

June, 13, 2012
6/13/12
2:00
PM CT
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The second game of this three-game series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks features LHP Matt Harrison vs. LHP Wade Miley at 7:05 p.m. on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM and FSSW. A quick look at the matchup:

Harrison (8-3, 3.87): The 26-year-old has the best record of any Rangers starter and is tied for the AL lead in wins. ... He has won four straight, including his complete-game shutout in Friday's win over the San Francisco Giants. ... He has pitched his best ball at night, posting a 2.34 ERA and a 6-1 record through 50 innings in night games, compared to a 6.52 ERA and 2-2 record in day games. ... He leads the Rangers in hits allowed (81). ... He has a 4.45 ERA at home, allowing 37 hits, 16 runs, and eight walks through 30 1/3 innings. ... He lost his only career start vs. the D-backs in Arizona in 2009 (3 2/3 IP, 7 H, 7 R-ER). ... He is 3-2 career with a 3.17 ERA in 11 interleague games.

Miley (7-2, 2.53): The 25-year-old leads the D-backs in wins (tied for third in the NL) and ERA (ninth in the NL). ... He has won four of his last five starts, allowing more than one run only once in that stretch. ... He is 3-0 in day games, posting a 0.00 ERA through 17 1/3 innings compared to a 4-2 record and 3.40 ERA through 50 1/3 innings at night. ... He has pitched best on the road, going 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 36 1/3 innings. ... He has never faced the Rangers.

Hitters: D-back hitters are 8-for-26 against Harrison. ... Justin Upton is 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBIs. ... Stephen Drew is 2-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout. ... Miley has only faced two current Rangers, allowing two hits in three at-bats. ... Alberto Gonzalez is 1-for-1 with an RBI. ... Luis Martinez is 1-for-2 with a walk.

Up Next: Thu. vs. Ari.: RHP Scott Feldman (0-5, 6.39) vs. RHP Daniel Hudson (2-1, 6.06), 7:05 p.m., ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM, FSSW.

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