The highly anticipated 2023 World Series continues tonight in Arlington, Texas, as the Arizona Diamondbacks look to rebound after a heartbreaking walk-off defeat in Game 1 against the Texas Rangers. The thrilling contest, filled with late-inning heroics, saw the Rangers emerge with a 6-5 triumph, putting them in a promising position to clinch their first-ever World Series title.

Game 1 showcased the resilience and skill of both teams. In a game-tying moment in the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks' Corey Seager, a four-time All-Star, unleashed a powerful home run off the D-backs closer Paul Sewald, sending the game into extra innings. However, it was Adolis García of the Rangers who ultimately stole the show in the 11th inning, smashing a game-winning home run just over the right-field wall, securing the sensational comeback victory for Texas.

With Texas now needing only three more wins to claim the championship, the Diamondbacks face an uphill battle in their pursuit for a second franchise title. History is not on their side, as statistics show that teams who win the opening game of the World Series go on to win the title 64% of the time.

The Diamondbacks' expected batter order will be crucial in their push for victory. Meanwhile, the Rangers' manager, Bruce Bochy, is likely to stick with his regular lineup for Game 2, as they aim to maintain their momentum from the previous game.

On the pitching front, the Diamondbacks will rely on right-hander Merrill Kelly. The 35-year-old has had a strong postseason, boasting a 2-1 record and a 2.65 ERA over three starts. However, Kelly did experience a setback in the second game of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, surrendering three home runs. Despite this, Kelly has proven his ability to handle hostile playoff road atmospheres, as all three of his postseason starts in 2023 have been away games. His standout performance came in Game 6 of the NLCS, where he struck out eight batters over five innings in front of a passionate crowd at Citizens Bank Park.

On the other side, the Rangers will start Jordan Montgomery, a left-hander acquired through a trade during the regular season. Montgomery displayed his talent in the regular season, boasting a 2.79 ERA over 11 starts for the Rangers. He has been entrusted with the ball in every Game 1 or 2 on the Rangers' postseason schedule this year and also made a significant contribution out of the bullpen during the series clincher against the 2022 World Series champions, the Houston Astros.

With first pitch scheduled for 8:03 p.m. ET, fans can catch all the action on FOX. For viewers in the US, the game will also be available for streaming on MLB.TV, provided they authenticate with a participating Pay TV provider.

The Diamondbacks will be hoping for a strong performance to level the series, while the Rangers aim to extend their lead and edge closer to their first-ever World Series title.