Rangers vs Athletics starting pitchers
- Brady Basso for Oakland Athletics
- Cody Bradford for Texas Rangers
Rangers vs Athletics statistics
| Stat |
Rangers |
Athletics |
| Hits |
1259 (21st) |
1227 (25th) |
| Batting Average |
.238 (22nd) |
.233 (25th) |
| Runs Batted In |
625 (21st) |
605 (25th) |
| Runs |
654 (21st) |
629 (26th) |
| Home Runs |
166 (21st) |
193 (Tied-7th) |
| Walks |
471 (16th) |
480 (14th) |
| Stolen Bases |
93 (20th) |
97 (18th) |
| Strikeouts |
1239 (23rd) |
1454 (5th) |
| Pitches |
22457 (23rd) |
22427 (24th) |
Oakland Athletics recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
5-4 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
7-4 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
10-0 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
4-2 F/10 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
5-3 |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
L |
5-4 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
6-5 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
8-4 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
8-2 |
| 9/19/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
4-0 |
Rangers vs Athletics predictions
Heading into their matchup against the Oakland Athletics, the Texas Rangers have a few key players to watch. Cody Bradford, the starting pitcher, could make a substantial impact given his solid ERA of 3.59 this season. With his knack for limiting walks and home runs, Bradford could potentially stifle Oakland's hitters. Offensively, Adolis Garcia is expected to be a standout for Texas, with the power to significantly shift the game's momentum. Garcia's consistency at the plate, leading the team in RBIs, is crucial for setting the Rangers up for potential scoring drives.
On the other side, the Oakland Athletics have some promising talents stepping up to the plate. Brent Rooker, with an impressive tally of 38 home runs and a batting average of .294, is definitely the player to keep an eye on. His ability to drive in runs could be a game-changer for Oakland. Additionally, Brady Basso stepping in as the starting pitcher with a stellar ERA of 2.33, albeit in fewer innings pitched compared to some, showcases potential to handle the Rangers' lineup effectively. His low WHIP indicates that he can keep base runners to a minimum, increasing Oakland's chances to maintain a tight game.
Considering the strengths of key players and their recent performances, the prediction for the winner leans slightly towards the Oakland Athletics. With Basso's pitching prowess and Rooker's explosive bat, they might just have what it takes to edge out the Rangers. Texas will definitely put up a strong fight, especially with Bradford on the mound and Garcia at bat, but Oakland's combination of effective pitching and power hitting could prove to be just too much this time around. It's shaping up to be a closely contested game, but the Athletics have a good shot at coming out on top.
Oakland Athletics injuries
- Austin Adams (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ross Stripling (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Osvaldo Bido (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Esteury Ruiz (LF): 60-Day-IL
- Max Muncy (SS): Day-To-Day
Texas Rangers injuries
- Grant Anderson (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Cole Winn (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Carson Coleman (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ezequiel Duran (3B): paternity
- Tyler Mahle (SP): 60-Day-IL
Rangers vs Athletics game info
| Venue |
Oakland Coliseum |
| Location |
Oakland, California |
| First pitch |
Wed 9:40 PM |
| Temperature |
62° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
