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Texas Rangers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Oakland Athletics in Doubleheader on West Coast

In this content, two rivals are meeting on the west coast for a doubleheader, with the third game of their four-game set set for Wednesday afternoon. The Texas Rangers won the opener 4-2 and are looking to maintain their momentum against the Oakland Athletics. Michael Lorenzen will start for the Rangers and JP Sears for the Athletics. Texas is the betting favorite at -130. The outcome of the second game of the series is pending at the time of publication.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -130 | Athletics +109
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+130) | Athletics +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Oakland Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers secured their third consecutive victory by winning the opening game of the series on Monday night, improving their season record to 20-16 and maintaining a half-game lead over the Mariners in the AL West. Corey Seager's three-run homer in the eighth inning proved to be the decisive moment in the game. Andrew Heaney delivered a solid pitching performance, allowing only two runs in six innings. Relief pitchers Jose Leclerc and Kirby Yates also contributed to the win. Michael Lorenzen will be starting the upcoming game for the Rangers, entering with a 2-1 record and a 3.52 ERA for the season. Texas is ranked #11 in power rankings, with a strong offense and defense.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics had a tough loss in their last game, despite some strong performances from players like Abraham Toro and J.D. Davis. Pitcher Alex Wood had a solid outing, but relief pitcher Lucas Erceg struggled, taking the loss. In their next game, the A's will turn to JP Sears, who has had some recent success on the mound. Sears has a winning record against the Rangers and has performed well at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked #28 in offense, #14 in defense, and hold a record of 17-20. The Rangers have had a mixed record in recent matchups against Oakland.

Texas Rangers Favored to Win Despite Pitching Challenges for Both Teams

Both teams are currently facing challenges on the pitching mound due to injuries impacting their rotations. The Texas Rangers are missing key players such as Nathan Eovaldi, Max Scherzer, and Jacob deGrom, while the Oakland A's are without Joe Boyle and Ken Waldichuk. Although Oakland has performed well beyond expectations this season, it may be difficult to support them against a strong Texas team with a formidable lineup. Despite Oakland having one of their top pitchers starting in this game, the home advantage may not be enough to overcome the Rangers, who have demonstrated their offensive prowess in previous matchups. Ultimately, the Rangers are favored to secure the win in this contest, leveraging their talent to support Leiter and emerge victorious.

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