Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers 6/22/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Oakland Athletics (44-30) will face the Texas Rangers (26-46) in Game 2 of a four-game showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 8:05 PM ET. Oakland split the first two installments of a series after winning the opener at 5-2 on Friday but lost Game 2 against the New York Yankees at 5-7 on Saturday. In the series finale, the Athletics managed to score just one run in their loss to the Yanks at 1-2 on Sunday. The Oakland Athletics started the series with a 3-8 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Catcher Sean Murphy posted a one-run score on one base hit with an RBI in leading Oakland in the loss. Left Fielder/2nd Baseman Tony Kemp made one run on two hits while 1st Baseman Matt Olson had one run and a base hit in the losing effort for the Athletics. Starter Frankie Montas earned the loss for Oakland after allowing eight earned runs on nine hits with two bases on balls and struck out six Texas batters in defeat.

The A’s will be assigning left-hander Cole Irvin to take the starting role in the second round of a series against the Rangers on Tuesday. In his appearances on the mound this season, the southpaw starter is 4-7 with a 3.89 ERA and struck out 56 batters. However, lefty Irvin allowed a total of 88 hits, 37 runs (35 earned), 14 walks, and nine home runs in 81.0 innings pitched.

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Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Predictions 6/22/2021

The Texas Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak after an 8-3 win over the Oakland Athletics in the series opener on Monday. Texas lost the three-game set against the Minnesota Twins at 5-7 in the opening game on Friday and 2-3 in Game 2 on Saturday. In the series finale, the Rangers bowed to the Twins at 2-4 on Sunday. Last time out, the Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics with eight runs on ten base hits but committed two errors in the win. Starting Pitcher Kyle Gibson gave up five hits and two earned runs with three walks granted while striking out three Oakland batters. Catcher Jose Trevino drove one run and a double with three RBIs while 2nd Baseman Andy Ibanez earned a one-run score on one hit with three RBIs for Texas.

Right-handed Pitcher Jordan Lyles will be climbing up the hill to start for Texas in Game 2 of a series against the Athletics on Tuesday. The righty thrower is 2-5 with a 5.68 ERA and a total of 60 strikeouts in the majors this year. Lyles also gave up a total of 85 hits, 46 runs (45 earned), 26 walks, and 16 home runs in pitching for a total of 71.1 innings this season.

Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers. The MLB Pick for this outing is Oakland -145. The A’s have been good in swinging their bats recently while the Rangers lost eight of their last ten encounters. Since these two teams are division rivals, both are familiar with their brand of play but Oakland has the advantage in nearly all areas with Cole Irvin on the bump and a better total offense. The predicted score: The Oakland Athletics will win at 5-4.

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