The Texas Rangers couldn’t ask for a better test than the Cleveland Indians to open the 2017 season.
The defending American League champion Indians are favorites to repeat as A.L. Central champions and for good reason. Their pitching staff is one of the best in the majors, including the 2014 Cy Young winner right-hander Corey Kluber, who attended Coppell High School.
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Kluber faces Yu Darvish, who is making his first Opening Day start for the Rangers, who have won consecutive A.