Athletics at Rangers 9/15/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 09/14/2019 at 8:51 PM ET

The Oakland Athletics visit the Texas Rangers on Sunday to complete their three-game series against American League West rival the Texas Rangers. The A’s defeated Texas in the opening game of the series on Friday 14-9. Oakland has won four straight and six of its last seven. Khris Davis belted a pair of home runs, while Ramon Laureano hit a three-run homer in the lopsided win.

Texas showed its share of power as Shin-Soo Choo belted an opposite field homer and Danny Santana hit a long ball of his own. Brock Burke was hit hard on the night. The rookie had pitched five or more innings in all of his previous four starts in the majors, but lasted three innings after giving up six runs including three homers. 

Marcus Semien leads Oakland with a .281 batting average. Matt Olson leads in home runs with 33 while Semien leads in RBIs with 83 and in hits with 170. The A’s are averaging .250 at the plate while opposing hitters are averaging .245. On Sunday, the A’s will send Sean Manaea to the mound. The southpaw is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.75, 15 Ks and 5 BBs

Elvis Andrus is leads Texas with a .273 batting average and in hits with 150. Rougned Odor leads in home runs with 26 and RBIs with 79. Texas is averaging .248 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .267. The Texas Rangers have not yet announced a starting pitcher for Sunday’s final game of the series with the A’s.

Oakland has won 18 of the last 24 overall against Texas and 8 of the last 11 played in Arlington against the Rangers. Oakland’s Sean Manaea has been strong in his two starts of the season after rehabbing from shoulder surgery. The lefthander has allowed just 1 earned run over 12.0 innings pitched while striking out 15 and walking 5. Final Score Prediction, Oakland Athletics win 9-4.

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