Rangers visit the Braves to start 3-game series

Texas Rangers (11-9, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (12-5, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Friday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Andrew Heaney (0-2, 6.75 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Braves: Chris Sale (1-1, 4.58 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Braves -200, Rangers +168; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday.Atlanta has a 12-5 record overall and a 4-2 record at home