The Oakland Athletics pounded the Texas Rangers last night, 10-3, at Globe Life Field to even the 4-game set at 1-1. The A’s could have another big night when they face the Rangers expected starter, southpaw Kolby Allard. Allard is 0-2, with a 7.82 ERA, a 1.82 WHIP, and lasted only 1 inning in his last outing against Seattle, where he gave up 4 runs in a 7-4 loss. Mike Fiers is expected on the bump for Oakland. Fiers is 3-1, with a 5.81 ERA, a 1.56 WHIP, and Texas is 5-1 in his last 6 starts. To say the Athletics crush left-handed starters would be an understatement. They are 42-12 in their last 54 against lefty starters and have won 5 of their last 6 in Texas. Oakland is hot, winning 5 of their last 7, and Texas is not, losing 9 of their last 10.
TONIGHT’S PICK: OAKLAND ATHLETICS