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It’s the 92-63 Texas Rangers versus the 66-88 Oakland A’s in the 3rd game of a three game set in Oakland, California tonight. The first pitch at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET.
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In the second game of this series yesterday the Rangers beat the A’s 5-0. In the game Texas’ Elvis Andrus hit a pair of two-run HR’s and Texas held Oakland scoreless for the 2nd straight game.
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The Rangers have won four of their last five games including the first two in this series,. While Texas ranks 5th in the Majors in runs scored they only rank 23rd in team ERA.
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The A’s are out of the playoff picture and they lost five in a row. They need a win tonight to avoid being swept in a 2nd straight series. Oakland ranks 27th in runs scored and 25th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up
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<strong>Texas: </strong>Colby Lewis (6-3, 3.40 ERA)
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<strong>Oakland:</strong> Jharel Cotton (1-0, 1.50 ERA)
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Colby Lewis goes for the Rangers today and in his last outing he faced the A’s and went five innings and gave up three earned runs in a 5-2 loss. Texas has lost his last three starts. Lewis is making only his 3rd start since missing nearly three months with an injury. Lewis has given up three earned runs in in each of his last two starts. The loss to the A’s in Lewis’ last start came in Texas, but the Rangers have won their last four games in Oakland with him on the hill.
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Jharel Cotton takes the mound for the A’s today and in his last outing he only gave up one earned run in six innings, but did not get much support in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Oakland had won his previous two starts. Cotton has given up one run in each of his three starts for the A’s. Today will be his first career appearance against the Rangers.
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Betting Angles
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The Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 games against the Rangers.
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The Rangers have won their last 5 games against the A’s in Oakland.
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In the last 8 games between these teams the Under record is 6-2.
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In the last 29 games between these teams in Oakland the Under record is 21-8.
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This season the A’s are 33-47 at home and the Rangers are 42-38 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Texas Rangers:</strong> 92-63 SU / O/U 76-71 / Run Line W/L 80-75
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<strong>Oakland A’s:</strong> 66-88 SU / O/U 69-80 / Run Line W/L 86-68
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Texas at Oakland Key Betting Trends
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TEX is 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
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TEX is 19-8 in their last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
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TEX has an Under record of 6-0 in their last 6 games.
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OAK is 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
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OAK is 0-7 in their last 7 home games.
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OAK has an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 games.
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Key Player Injuries
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<strong>RANGERS</strong>
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[RF] 08/15/2016 - Shin-Soo Choo 15-day DL (8/15) ( Forearm )
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[P] 08/18/2016 - Lucas Harrell 60-day DL (8/17) ( Groin )
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[P] 08/24/2016 - Shawn Tolleson 60-day DL (8/23) ( Back )
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[DH] 07/20/2016 - Prince Fielder 15-day DL (7/19), out for season ( Neck )
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<strong>A’S</strong>
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[P] 03/31/2016 - Jarrod Parker 60-day DL (3/13), out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 03/31/2016 - R.J. Alvarez 60-day DL (3/25) ( Elbow )
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[2B] 04/03/2016 - Eric Sogard 60-day DL (3/25) ( Knee )
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[CF] 04/01/2016 - Sam Fuld 60-day DL (3/25) ( Shoulder )
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[LF] 05/11/2016 - Mark Canha 60-day DL (5/9), out for season ( Back )
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[P] 05/11/2016 - Chris Bassitt 60-day DL (4/28); out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/05/2016 - Felix Doubront 60-day DL (4/4); out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/05/2016 - Frankie Montas 60-day DL (2/20) ( Ribs )
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[2B] 08/16/2016 - Jed Lowrie 60-day DL (8/4); out for season ( Foot )
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[CF] 08/17/2016 - Tyler Ladendorf 15-day DL (8/17) ( Wrist )
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[P] 08/07/2016 - Sonny Gray 15-day DL (8/7) ( Elbow )
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[P] 08/07/2016 - Henderson Alvarez 60-day DL (4/6), out for season ( Shoulder )
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[C] 07/03/2016 - Josh Phegley 60-day DL (7/2) ( Knee )
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[P] 07/23/2016 - Fernando Rodriguez 60-day DL (7/4) ( Shoulder )
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[2B] 09/24/2016 - Arismendy Alcantara out for season ( Thumb )
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[RF] 09/08/2016 - Andrew Lambo 60-day DL (7/4) ( Lower Body )
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