Do the Rangers Play Better at Night or During the Day

MLB pundits claim that because the Cubs play so many day games, it takes a toll on the players (and thus why the Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908...at least the pundits believe this...See MLB Network Dan Pleasac).

So, the next question obviously is what about the Chicago Rangers? Do they play better during the day or at night? The answer is...its complicated. The Rangers actually have a better winning percentage in night games, yet have a better batting average, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage in day games (Regular Season games only).

Day/Night	Winning Percentage
Day	0.508
Night	0.518
Total %	0.513

Day/Night	Batting Average	Slugging Percentage	On-Base Percentage
Day	0.318	0.443	0.421
Night	0.302	0.414	0.399
Total %	0.310	0.428	0.410

Well then, what is explaining the discrepancy? What about pitching stats?

Well, at it happens to be the Rangers actually do pitch better at night then during the day. It must be that crisp Winnemac air that helps the pitcher's fastballs and curve balls slice through opponents bats.

Day/Night	Earned Run Average (ERA)
Day	4.73
Night	4.66
Total %	4.69

So, that settles it. The Rangers play better at night...sort of. Lets start scheduling more of those Saturday and Sunday night games.

(Note: 2011 stats only run through June 13, 2011)