Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics 8/6/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Texas Rangers (39-70) will take on the Oakland Athletics (61-48) in a three-game showdown at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 9:40 PM ET. Texas defeated the Los Angeles Angels in the opening game of a series after a 4-1 triumph on Monday. However, the Rangers lost the remaining three installments at 3-11 on Tuesday, 1-2 on Wednesday, and 0-5 in the final match on Thursday. The Texas Rangers hit five shots with two errors committed in a 0-5 shutout loss on Thursday. Starter Spencer Howard lasted for just 2.1 innings while giving away three earned runs, three base hits, and two bases on balls with three strikeouts in picking up the loss. Catcher Jose Trevino, CF DJ Peters, LF Jason Martin, 1B Nate Lowe, and 2B Andy Ibáñes drove one hit each for the Rangers.

Right-handed Pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will be climbing up the hill to start for Texas in Game 1 of a series versus the Athletics on Friday. The 29-year-old righty thrower is 2-10 with a 6.00 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts in his 111.0 total innings pitched on the year. Foltynewicz posted a total of 122 hits, 76 runs (74 earned), and 31 home runs allowed while granting 28 walks this season.

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Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Predictions 8/6/2021

The Oakland Athletics split the short two-game set after losing the opening game at 1-8 on Tuesday but managed to get back after a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Pitcher Sean Manaea earned the loss for the Athletics after allowing five earned runs on eight base hits while striking out four San Diego hitters in pitching for 4.1 innings. Last time out, the Oakland Athletics scored two runs in the extra-inning to take the lead in a 5-4 win over the Padres on Wednesday. Starting Pitcher Frankie Montas went 6.0 innings of work with three earned runs on eight base hits and struck out eight batters of the Padres resulting in a one-run victory. Designated Hitters Jed Lowrie acquired a one-run score on one hit with one RBI in leading the Athletics.

The A’s will counter with right-hander Chris Bassitt to take the starting role in the first installment of a series against the Rangers on Friday. The 32-year-old righty is 11-3 with a 3.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a total of 139 strikeouts in pitching for 137.0 innings in the majors this season. Bassitt gave up 112 hits, 50 earned runs, 15 home runs, and 33 walks on the year.

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics. The MLB Pick for this match is Oakland -250. The Athletics will be sending their best pitcher in Chris Bassitt on the mound against the struggling Mike Foltynewicz of the Rangers. Bassitt made a solid start in his recent tour against the Angels with 7.0 innings of work while allowing six hits and a walk with no earned run. In contrast, Foltynewicz gave up 15 earned on 13 hits and seven home runs in 5.2 IP versus the Mariners. Bassitt will lift the A’s in this match with home-field advantage on Friday. The prediction: The Oakland Athletics will win at 6-3.

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