Texas Rangers at Oakland A's 8/4/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Texas Rangers open a three-game series on the road against the Oakland Athletics. Texas was off on Monday but improved to 3-5 following a 9-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Rangers. Willie Calhoun's sacrifice fly broke a tie in the seventh inning and Joey Gallo hit a three-run homer following Calhoun to blow open the game.

Joey Gallo is leading Texas in hitting with a batting average of .310, in home runs with three, RBIs with eight and hits with nine.  The slugging center fielder is also leading Texas in on-base percentage at .429. On Tuesday, the Rangers will send Lance Lynn to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.00, 17 Ks and 6 BBs.

Oakland improved to 5-4 following its 3-2 victory on Sunday over the Seattle Mariners. The Athletics are now tied for first in the American League West with the Houston Astros. Ramon Laureano belted a three-run homer in the victory for Oakland, while Chris Bassett became Oakland's first starting pitcher to win a game this season.

Mark Canha is leading Oakland in hitting with a batting average .292. Right fielder Ramon Laureano is leading in home runs with two, RBIs with seven and hits with nine. On Tuesday, the Athletics will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound. The left-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 1.35, 7 Ks and 3 BBs.