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Averaging 8.5 runs per game against left-handed pitchers this season, the Texas Rangers are in good shape to cover -1.5 runs (+135) in the Game 2 matchup against the Athletics, which features a lefty vs. lefty showdown between Texas’ Cody Bradford and A’s Jacob Lopez.
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The Texas Rangers scored back-to-back wins over the Milwaukee Brewers (7-4) and the Athletics (8-1) to improve to 69-70 and move one game behind the 70-69 Houston Astros in the AL West. The Rangers’ pitching numbers remain shaky with a 4.19 ERA over their last five games. However, Texas is making up for it with its offense that has generated 5.7 runs per game during the stretch.
The Athletics have dropped their last four games, including the 1-8 loss to the Rangers in Game 1. It has been a rough five games on the mound and at the plate for the A’s, who have posted a 5.93 ERA and averaged 3.3 runs per game during that five-game span.
Starting Pitchers: Rangers LHP Cody Bradford (0-3, 3.42 ERA) vs. A’s Jacob Lopez (5-4, 4.82 ERA).
The Matchup: The Rangers have won 3 of their last 4 meetings against the Athletics
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Texas Rangers vs Athletics Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.496 | 139 | 69 | 70 |
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0.381 | 139 | 53 | 86 |
Texas Rangers and Athletics Latest Matches
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Texas Rangers against Athletics : Head to Head (H2H)
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Texas Rangers - Athletics Key Points
- The A’s are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
- The A’s have posted a 5.93 ERA over their last five games.
- The Rangers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
- The Rangers have averaged 5.7 runs over their last five games.
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Our Texas Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
The Difference Maker: The Rangers are hitting .377 and averaging 8.2 runs per game against left-handed pitchers over the last five games. The A’s average 2.0 runs and hit .235 against lefties over the last five games.
What to Expect: The Rangers continue to destroy left-handed pitchers with their suddenly explosive offense. A’s Jacob Lopez has sported a 2.48 ERA over his last five starts, but he averaged 3.0 runs over his last three outings against the Rangers. Texas’ lefty Cody Bradford has not allowed more than two runs in any of his last three starts against the A’s.
Fearless Forecast: The Rangers 6, the A’s 3
Our betting prediction for the Texas Rangers vs. the Athletics: The Rangers -1.5 Runs
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