The Texas Rangers will look to build on their hot start to the second half of the season when they host the swooning Atlanta Braves on Friday in the opener of a three-game interleague series in Arlington,

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, scratched last Sunday because of back stiffness, is set to start Friday night against the Braves.

ARLINGTON — Nathan Eovaldi plans to pitch either Wednesday against the Athletics or Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The Texas Rangers ’ veteran was scratched from his start Sunday against the Detroit Tigers because of back soreness he felt Saturday.