The Texas Rangers continued their impressive road streak, securing their tenth consecutive road victory of the postseason with an 11-7 thumping of the Arizona Diamondbacks. With this win, the Rangers have taken a crucial 3-2 series lead in the World Series, putting them one step closer to clinching their first-ever championship title.

Leading the charge for the Rangers in Game 5 were Corey Seager and Nathan Eovaldi, who showcased their exceptional skills on the field. Seager's remarkable performance throughout the series has made him the favorite to win the World Series MVP award. Should he succeed, Seager will join an elite club of only four players in Major League Baseball history to win the prestigious accolade twice.

Although Arizona's pitcher Zac Gallen possessed a strong home record, Seager has proven to be a formidable opponent, with a batting average of .318 against Gallen, including a double, a home run, and three runs batted in. Even in Game 1, where Seager went 0-for-1 with two walks, he managed to hit a crucial ninth-inning home run. Given his consistent hitting and recent performance, it would be wise to back Seager to hit at least one home run in Game 5.

Seager has also displayed his prowess by hitting over 1.5 total bases in three out of four games in the series and in six of his last eight games overall. Fans can take advantage of his exceptional form by betting on him to go deep at +420 on FanDuel, offering some value compared to the +330 odds on DraftKings.

Meanwhile, Nathan Eovaldi has proven himself to be a clutch performer in past postseasons, particularly during the Red Sox's 2018 World Series triumph. After returning from the injured list, Eovaldi's form was uncertain heading into this postseason. However, in Game 2 of the AL Wildcard Series, he exceeded expectations by recording eight strikeouts, surpassing the line set at 3.5 strikeouts.

In Game 5, Eovaldi's strikeout line is set at 4.5, which might still be underestimated given his stellar performance this season. Eovaldi hit this line in 21 out of 30 starts, demonstrating a 70% success rate. In the current postseason, he has hit the line in four out of five starts, consistently racking up at least seven strikeouts per outing. With his track record and recent success, it is reasonable to predict that Eovaldi will achieve at least five strikeouts in Game 5.

Although Eovaldi had a rough outing in Game 1 against the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings, he still managed to record eight strikeouts. While it is unlikely that he will replicate that performance, statistics suggest that he is capable of adding five more strikeouts to his name.

As the Rangers set their sights on securing their first World Series title in franchise history, they are banking on the continued excellence of Seager and Eovaldi to deliver the victory on the road. Game 5 presents them with the ideal opportunity to achieve this milestone, and Texas fans eagerly await the outcome.

The Texas Rangers will aim to clinch the championship title as they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5 of the World Series. With Seager and Eovaldi leading the way, fans are in for an exciting matchup as the Rangers try to secure their first-ever World Series triumph.