The Texas Rangers are set to kick off a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics this evening.
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The Texas Rangers are set to kick off a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics this evening. After leading the AL West for a significant portion of the season, Texas now finds itself in a heated battle for an AL wild-card spot. A significant factor contributing to their decline has been their bullpen performance. However, there’s a silver lining as the Rangers are only half a game behind the Toronto Blue Jays, who currently hold the final wild-card spot, as they enter the weekend series.
The fact that they are facing the A’s, who hold the worst record in the league, works in the Rangers’ favor. Nonetheless, they can’t take victory for granted, especially considering the Blue Jays are facing the Kansas City Royals this weekend. Texas must seize this golden opportunity.
To catch the action between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers today, mark your calendars. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can tune in to watch it on TV via Bally Sports Southwest or NBC Sports California. Additionally, for those who prefer streaming, the game will be available for live streaming on Fubo. Don’t miss out on this thrilling matchup!
The Texas Rangers find themselves in this situation due to their recent defeat in a series against the Houston Astros. This sweep allowed the Astros to surge to the leading position in the AL West standings, holding a slim half-game advantage over the Seattle Mariners and a more substantial three-game lead over the Rangers.
To the dismay of Rangers fans, none of the three matchups against the Astros were tightly contested, as Houston managed to score at least 12 runs in each game. Now, Texas aims to turn the page and initiate a fresh beginning with the left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who currently holds a record of 8-10 with a 3.46 ERA.
Oakland managed to salvage a victory in their recent series to prevent a complete sweep, securing a 5-2 win against Toronto on Wednesday. Carlos Pérez and Kevin Smith played pivotal roles with their home runs, propelling the A’s to the win. Tonight, Oakland aims to disrupt their opponent’s plans as they face off with Paul Blackburn (4-4, 3.81 ERA) on the mound.
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