The Texas Rangers are gearing up for an exciting showdown against the San Francisco Giants, with their pitching rotation set and ready to roll.

As they strive to maintain their lead over the Houston Astros in the American League West, all eyes will be on Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who is making a highly anticipated return to San Francisco since his departure as manager after the 2019 season—a tenure marked by three remarkable World Series titles.

Staying true to their course, the Rangers will adhere to their established starting rotation. The series opener on Friday at 9:15 p.m. CT will see right-hander Jon Gray taking the mound. The game will be broadcast on Apple TV, offering fans an electrifying start to the weekend.

Gray (7-5, 3.72 ERA) is coming off a recent victory against Miami, though he faced some challenges, surrendering six hits and allowing five runs in 5 1/3 innings of play.

Despite these obstacles, he exhibited his prowess by striking out six and issuing two walks, while delivering a total of 77 pitches.

Saturday’s game will feature left-hander Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.14 ERA), who is currently riding a career-best scoreless streak of 15 2/3 innings.

His recent performance against Miami showcased his prowess, as he held the opposition to four hits over 5 2/3 innings. Heaney’s momentum is evident with three consecutive victories, tying his personal record for single-season wins achieved during his time with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018.

Dane Dunning (9-4, 3.21 ERA) will cap off the series as he takes the mound for Sunday’s finale. Dunning, who faced Oakland in his previous outing, delivered a solid performance with six innings pitched, allowing five hits and three runs. He demonstrated his control by striking out six and issuing three walks.

As the Rangers solidify their starting rotation strategy, the Giants are yet to reveal their own pitching lineup for the forthcoming series. The anticipation is palpable as fans prepare to witness this clash of baseball titans.