The Oakland Athletics (33-62) will host the Texas Rangers (42-49), Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in a matchup of AL West rivals.
The Rangers are favored (-114) in an expected tight game against the Athletics (-106). The Texas Rangers will give the start to Spencer Howard (1-1, 6.97 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Athletics will turn to Cole Irvin (4-7, 3.21 ERA).
The Rangers were vicotrious 8-0 over the Marlins yesterday in their last game. Jon Gray was named the winning pitcher after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out five, while Adolis Garcia went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
The Athletics defeated the Tigers 5-0 yesterday. Sean Murphy led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, and Domingo Acevedo got the win, throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.