The Texas Rangers are set to clash with the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on September 25, 2024, at 9:40 PM under clear skies. Cody Bradford, with an ERA of 3.592, will take the mound for the Rangers, while Brady Basso, who holds an ERA of 2.328, will pitch for the Athletics.
As of 2024, in the AL West Division standings, the Rangers are 11th with a record of 74-83, giving them a winning percentage of 0.47. They are ranked third within their division with 21 wins against 26 losses. Their recent performance shows them winning three of their last ten games, currently with a one-loss streak. At home, their record is 44-37, but they struggle on the road with 30 wins to 46 losses. They have also scored 654 runs while allowing 724.
The Athletics are 13th in the standings with a 68-89 record and a 0.43 winning percentage. They are fourth in the division with a 22-25 record. Their last ten games have resulted in four wins, now carrying a one-win streak. The team’s home record stands at 37-42 and they are 31-47 on the road. They’ve managed 629 runs, conceding 742 in return.
Looking at the odds for this encounter, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 7.5 runs suggesting a moderately low-scoring game. Betting odds favor the Rangers slightly, with an Away Team Money Line of -118 compared to the Athletics’ Home Team Money Line of -101. This sets the stage for what should be a closely contested battle between two division rivals.