Venue: Globe Life Field — Arlington, TX
First Pitch is scheduled for 5:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM CT
Coverage: MLB.TV, CW33 (Texas), NBCS‑CA (Athletics)
Weather Outlook — Arlington, TX
Temperature: ~88°F at game time
Conditions: Hot, dry
Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly if roof is open
Injury Report
Athletics
Brent Rooker — 10‑Day IL (oblique)
Gunnar Hoglund — 60‑Day IL (knee)
Rangers
Wyatt Langford — Day‑to‑Day (forearm)
Cody Freeman — 10‑Day IL (back)
Luis Curvelo — 15‑Day IL (biceps)
Chris Martin — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Carter Baumler — 15‑Day IL (ribs)
Cody Bradford — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Jordan Montgomery — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Injury Edge: Athletics — Rangers’ pitching depth is significantly depleted.
Probable Pitching Matchup
Athletics — Luis Severino (RHP)
Record: 0–2
ERA: 6.20
WHIP: 1.70
K/BB: 27 K / 20 BB
HR Allowed: 4
Rangers — Nathan Eovaldi (RHP)
Record: 2–3
ERA: 5.06
WHIP: 1.54
K/BB: 29 K / 8 BB
HR Allowed: 5
Pitching Edge: Slightly Rangers — Eovaldi has better command and fewer walks.
Team Records & Recent Form
Athletics (13–12)
Last 5: L, W, W, L, W
Team Stats:
AVG: .240
Runs: 106
HR: 26
OBP: .319
SLG: .386
ERA: 4.69
WHIP: 1.49
Rangers (13–12)
Last 5: W, L, W, L, L
Team Stats:
AVG: .239
Runs: 101
HR: 25
OBP: .315
SLG: .392
ERA: 3.61
WHIP: 1.27
Form Edge: Even — both teams are 13–12 and inconsistent.
Key Player Matchups
Athletics
Shea Langeliers: .306 AVG, 8 HR, 14 RBI
Tyler Soderstrom: 17 RBI
Rangers
Corey Seager: 6 HR, 16 RBI
Brandon Nimmo: .304 AVG, .383 OBP
Jake Burger: 19 RBI
Matchup Note: Langeliers vs. Eovaldi is the key duel — Langeliers has a .333 AVG and 1.000 OPS in 15 AB vs. Eovaldi.
Series & Trend Notes
Athletics bullpen: 20 holds (3rd in MLB), but 8 blown saves (50% conversion)
Rangers: 5–4 at home; Athletics: 8–7 on the road
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Texas Rangers – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026
