Tuesday, April 7, 2015

O.co Coliseum in Oakland

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The Rangers are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. Texas is 13-3 in their last 16 overall and are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass. The under is 6-1-1 in the Rangers last 8 overall and is 6-1-1 in their last 8 on grass.

The Athletics are 21-10 in their last 31 home games vs. a right-handed starter and are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. the American League West. Oakland is 2-5 in their last 7 overall and are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. The under is 4-1 in the Athletics last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15 and is 3-1-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.

In head to head matchups, the over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland. The Rangers are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Oakland and are 8-3 in Colby Lewis' last 11 starts vs. the Athletics.

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

04/06/15 P Kyuji Fujikawa Groin 15-day DL (4/1)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow 15-day DL (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Tanner Scheppers Ankle 15-day DL (3/29)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back 60-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (3/11)

Oakland Athletics

04/05/15 CF Coco Crisp Elbow 15-day DL (4/4)
04/05/15 P Jarrod Parker Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 RF Josh Reddick Oblique 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 1B Nate Freiman Back 15-day DL (4/4)
04/05/15 P Sean Doolittle Rotator Cuff 15-day DL (4/4)
04/05/15 P Sean Nolin Abdominal 15-day DL (4/4)
04/04/15 P A.J. Griffin Elbow 60-day DL (2/27)
04/04/15 P Taylor Thompson Shoulder 60-day DL (2/26)

Josh's Pick: Take Oakland

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