NEWSLETTER
The Texas Rangers (21-16), led by Marcus Semien, visit JJ Bleday and the Oakland Athletics (17-20) on Wednesday at 3:37 PM ET.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Texas-Oakland matchup in the article below.
When is Rangers vs. Athletics and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Athletics
The Rangers and Athletics will take to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for this matchup on May 8, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS-CA.
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Rangers vs. Athletics Game Preview
Yesterday, the Rangers picked up a 15-8 victory over the Athletics, with Jose Urena (5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 K) registering the win for the Rangers. Semien finished 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI to lead the offense. Ross Stripling (1.2 IP, 5 R, 10 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Athletics.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have gone 12-8 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 60% of those games).
Texas averages one home run per game to rank 14th in MLB action with 37 total home runs .
The Rangers rank 11th in MLB, slugging .399.
Texas’ 3.70 team ERA ranks 12th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Rangers pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in the majors (1.195).
Athletics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Athletics have entered the game as underdogs 31 times this season and won 12, or 38.7%, of those games.
Oakland’s 46 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
The Athletics are 18th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .375 this season.
Oakland pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.10 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.
The Athletics have a combined WHIP of 1.310 as a pitching staff, which ranks 21st in MLB.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Michael Lorenzen
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | May 3 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Reds | April 27 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| at Braves | April 21 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Tigers | April 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Athletics Starter Recent Performance: JP Sears
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | May 3 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| at Orioles | April 27 | 6.1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| at Yankees | April 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Cardinals | April 16 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| at Rangers | April 11 | 6.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Rangers Key Players to Watch
Michael Lorenzen gets the start for the Rangers, his fifth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings pitched.
His last time out came on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
In four games this season, the 32-year-old has a 3.52 ERA and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .205 to opposing batters.
Semien is batting .266 with six home runs and 27 RBI for Texas this season.
Adolis Garcia leads Texas in home runs with eight and runs batted in with 29.
Josh Smith is batting .302 to lead Texas this season.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
The Athletics’ JP Sears (2-2) will make his eighth start of the season.
The left-hander allowed four hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.89 ERA this season with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across seven games.
Bleday is hitting .248 with nine doubles, a triple, four home runs and 15 walks.
Abraham Toro is batting .287 to pace his team.
Brent Rooker has a team-best eight home runs and 21 runs batted in.
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