Rangers at Athletics 9/22/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Texas Rangers complete their three-game series on the road Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Texas lost the opening game of the series to Oakland on Friday 8-0. Mike Minor fell to 13-10 on the season after allowing six runs on six hits over five innings with four walks. The loss was Texas’ sixth straight. The Rangers could activate slugger Joey Gallo from the injured list on Sunday.

Oakland’s Mike Fiers improved to 15-4 after allowing just two hits. Chad Pinder belted a three-run home run during the second inning, while Mark Canha went yard as well. The A’s leads the American League wildcard chase over the Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays. Chris Bassitt pitched a perfect ninth with two strikeouts to complete the shutout for Oakland.

Elvis Andrus leads Texas with a .271 batting average and in hits with 154. Rougned Odor leads in home runs with 27 and RBIs with 81. Texas is averaging .247 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .267. On Sunday, the Rangers will send Lance Lynn to the mound. The right-hander is 14-11 with an ERA of 3.77, 224 Ks and 57 BBs.

Marcus Semien leads Oakland with a .283 batting average. Matt Olson leads in home runs with 35 while Semien leads in RBIs with 88 and in hits with 178. The A’s are averaging .249 at the plate while opposing hitters are averaging .243. On Sunday, the A’s will send Tanner Roark to the mound. The right-hander is 10-8 with an ERA of 4.12, 152 Ks and 48 BBs.