Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California.
First pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET (6:40 p.m. PT).
Kumar Rocker starts for the Rangers against Gage Jump for the Athletics in the opener of a three-game AL West series. The Rangers sit second in the division (roughly 2 games back); the Athletics are last.
Venue and Weather
Sutter Health Park (open-air minor-league-style park serving as the Athletics’ temporary home). Clear skies expected for game time, with temperatures around 78–82°F at first pitch cooling into the upper 60s/low 70s later. Light winds (around 8–12 mph, often from the southwest or out toward left-center) and near-0% precipitation chance. Park factors lean hitter-friendly (elevated runs and home runs in recent projections).
Probable Pitchers
Rangers: RHP Kumar Rocker (4-9, 4.46 ERA, ~1.38 WHIP, 103 K in ~111 IP). Recent mixed results (rough outing vs. Orioles; better prior vs. Astros). Has faced the Athletics this season (allowed 4 runs in 10.2 IP across starts). Strong K rate for his profile.
Athletics: LHP Gage Jump (5-7, 4.46 ERA, ~1.46 WHIP, 84 K in 72.2 IP). Strong recent start (career-high 11 K in 6 IP vs. Red Sox). First career start against the Rangers. Home ERA has been elevated.
Current/Projected Rosters and Notes
Exact starting lineups were still pending confirmation closer to game time in available reports, but recent Rangers groups have featured Joc Pederson, Wyatt Langford, Corey Seager (when healthy), Brandon Nimmo, Ezequiel Duran, Evan Carter, Jake Burger, and catchers like Austin Wynns or Elias Díaz. Athletics lineups have centered on Tyler Soderstrom (on a hitting streak), Jacob Wilson, Jeff McNeil, Zack Gelof, Lawrence Butler, and others amid injuries.
Key available bats: Rangers — Pederson (22 HR), Burger (19 HR, 68 RBI), Nimmo, Duran, Langford. Athletics — Soderstrom (19 HR, streak), with power potential elsewhere when healthy.
Injury Reports
Rangers: Jacob deGrom (day-to-day, right triceps fatigue after early exit Aug. 13); Josh Jung (calf, 10-day IL); Kyle Higashioka (flexor tendon, 10-day); Danny Jansen (forearm, 60-day); Jack Leiter (ankle, 60-day/rehab progressing); Nathan Eovaldi (elbow, 15-day); others including Robert Garcia (shoulder), Jalen Beeks, Carter Baumler, Michael Helman.
Athletics: Shea Langeliers (knee, 10-day); Nick Kurtz (thumb, 10-day); Brent Rooker (knee, 60-day); Luis Severino (shoulder, 60-day); Jeffrey Springs (hip, 15-day); Denzel Clarke (foot, 60-day); Mark Leiter Jr. (hip, 60-day); others including José Suarez, Justin Sterner, Brooks Kriske.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Rocker (RHP) vs. Athletics lefty bats (Soderstrom, etc.) and overall lineup that has struggled recently.
Jump (LHP) vs. Rangers lefties (Pederson, Nimmo, Langford/Carter types) and right-handed power (Burger, Duran).
Soderstrom’s hot streak vs. Rocker’s ability to miss bats. Rangers have shown better overall pitching depth/ERA (team ~4.28 vs. Athletics’ ~5.51). Both starters share identical 4.46 ERAs, pointing to offense and bullpens deciding it.
Recent Team Forms
Rangers: 5-5 in last 10. Coming off a shutout loss to the Angels (0-7 on Aug. 13; deGrom exited early). Mixed road results (28-35 overall away).
Athletics: 2-8 in last 10, on a 3-game skid. Poor home record (21-39). Offense averaging ~.243; pitching has been hit hard recently.
Series History
Athletics lead the 2026 season series 4-3 (split results in April sets at both venues, including close one-run games and a couple of blowouts). Additional games scheduled later in the year. All-time series is closely contested historically.
Betting Trends
Rangers have been more reliable overall; Athletics struggle as home underdogs amid poor form. Totals lean higher at the park.
Game Odds
Texas Rangers – 110
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 13, 2026
