The Oakland Athletics will go head-to-head with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 31, 2024, beginning at 7:05 PM. The matchup is expected to take place under predictable weather conditions.
Joey Estes will take the pitcher’s mound for Oakland, carrying a 4.366 ERA into the game. Facing him from the Texas side will be Cody Bradford, who holds a 3.306 ERA.
In the 2024 AL West Division standings, Oakland occupies the 13th spot with a 59-76 record (.440 win percentage), including 17-20 in divisional matchups, ranking them 4th within the division. They have won 5 of their last 10 games and currently ride a single-game winning streak. Their home and away records stand at 33-35 and 26-41, respectively. Oakland has recorded 26 daytime wins versus 33 nighttime victories and has scored 554 runs while allowing 624.
Texas sits just above Oakland in the 12th position within the AL West, showcasing a 63-72 record (.470 win percentage). They are 3rd in divisional play with a 14-19 record. The Rangers have claimed 6 of their last 10 games but come off a loss. Their home record is slightly positive at 34-32, whereas they’ve struggled on the road with a 29-40 tally. Texas has won 25 day games and 38 night games, with an offensive output of 559 runs and 607 runs conceded.