July 26, 2014, 8:05 PM on CSCA, FSSW

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas

Oakland Athletics - Gray, S (11-3) vs. Texas Rangers - Tepesch, N (3-6)

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On Saturday, July 26, the Oakland Athletics will take on the Texas Rangers in the second of a three game series. In a battle of opposite trending teams the Athletics will put Sonny Gray (11-3, 2.72 ERA) on the hill while Texas will send Nick Tepesch (3-6, 4.87 ERA).

Gray got his fifth straight win on Sunday when he faced the Baltimore Orioles. Gray pitched 6.2 innings giving up one earned run while striking out eight and walking two. Gray has been superb this season allowing just three runs in his last four starts keeping his ERA on a steady downward trend.

Now Gray will face a team that he's pitched very well against. He's giving up a team average of .157 to the Rangers. Alex Rios has had a bit of luck when facing Gray going 3-for-9 with a double and a triple.

On the other hand we have Tepesch who has lost four of his last six starts. In those six games, Tepesch has given up a total of 19 earned runs. He won't have any easy task in the Athletics. Current Oakland hitters are batting .327 as a team when facing Tepesch. Josh Donaldson will be a player to watch in this matchup as he is 3-for-6 with a double and three RBI against Tepesch.

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

Oakland Athletics are 49-45-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Oakland Athletics is 1

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

Texas Rangers are 50-46-6 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Texas Rangers is -1.1

Injuries to Watch

Oakland Athletics

07/24/14 LF Yoenis Cespedes Thumb questionable
07/12/14 2B Alberto Callaspo Hamstring 15-day DL (7/11)
06/24/14 1B Kyle Blanks Calf 15-day DL (6/23)
04/04/14 SS Jake Elmore Quad 60-day DL (3/28)
03/30/14 P A.J. Griffin Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Fernando Rodriguez Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Jarrod Parker Elbow 60-day DL (3/20), out for season

Texas Rangers

07/22/14 C Geovany Soto Groin 15-day DL (7/21)
06/11/14 P Tanner Scheppers Elbow 15-day DL (6/11)
06/10/14 1B Mitch Moreland Ankle 15-day DL (6/8)
06/04/14 P Alexi Ogando Elbow 15-day DL (6/3)
06/04/14 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (5/14), out for season
05/22/14 1B Prince Fielder Neck 60-day DL (5/17)
05/21/14 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (5/11)
04/25/14 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Back 15-day DL (4/23)
04/23/14 P Pedro Figueroa Elbow 60-day DL (4/23)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (3/23)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Joe Ortiz Foot 60-day DL (2/14)

Guy's Pick: Take Oakland

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