NEWSLETTER
The Texas Rangers (21-16), led by Marcus Semien, visit JJ Bleday and the Oakland Athletics (17-20) on Wednesday at 7:07 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Texas play Oakland live.
When is Rangers vs. Athletics and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Athletics
The Rangers and Athletics will take to the diamond at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for this matchup on May 8, and if you would like 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
These teams meet again after the Rangers beat the Athletics 15-8 yesterday. Jose Urena picked up the win for the Rangers (5.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 K), and Semien led the way offensively (4-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI). Ross Stripling (1.2 IP, 5 R, 10 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Athletics.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have been favored on the moneyline 20 total times this season. They’ve finished 12-8 in those games.
Texas ranks 15th in MLB play with 37 home runs. They average one per game.
The Rangers rank 11th in MLB, slugging .399.
Texas has a 3.70 team ERA that ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Rangers combine for the No. 8-ranked WHIP in baseball (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 has hit 46 homers this season, which ranks third in the majors.
The Athletics are 18th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .375 this season.
Oakland has pitched to a 4.10 ERA this season, which ranks 20th in baseball.
The Athletics have a combined WHIP of 1.310 as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Jack Leiter
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | April 18 | 3.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|
Rangers Key Players to Watch
Jack Leiter (0-0) pitches for the Rangers to make his second start this season.
His last time out came on Thursday, April 18 against the Detroit Tigers, when the righty went 3 2/3 innings, surrendering seven earned runs while giving up eight hits.
In one appearance this season, he has a 17.18 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are hitting .421 against him.
Semien has been key for Texas with 42 hits, an OBP of .314 plus a slugging percentage of .449.
Adolis Garcia is batting .271 this season with a team-high eight home runs and 29 RBI.
Josh Smith’s batting average of .302 leads all Texas hitters this season.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
The Athletics will send out Osvaldo Bido for his first start of the season.
The 28-year-old right-hander hasn’t pitched since last season. He last appeared on Sunday, Oct. 1 against the Miami Marlins, when he pitched two scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
Last season, he posted a 5.86 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 21 walks in 50 2/3 innings, finishing with a record of 2-5.
Bleday is batting .248 with nine doubles, a triple, four home runs and 15 walks.
Abraham Toro has a club-best .287 batting average.
Brent Rooker leads the Athletics in home runs (eight) and runs batted in (21).
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