Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
First Pitch: 8:05 PM ET
Watch Live: Bally Sports Southwest, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
Texas is looking to bounce back after a narrow loss to Detroit, while the Athletics aims to recover from a series defeat in Cleveland.
Despite their records, the Athletics lead the season series 5–2, including a sweep in May. The Rangers are 28–20 at home, while Oakland is 22–28 on the road, setting the stage for a competitive matchup between two teams trying to gain ground in the AL West.
Starting Pitchers – July 21, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | Jack Leiter (RHP) | 5–6 | 4.37 | 1.36 | 8.9 |
| Athletics | Jacob Lopez (LHP) | 3–5 | 4.20 | 1.33 | 11.2 |
- Jack Leiter has been inconsistent but showed promise in his last outing, allowing 3 ER over 5.1 IP in a win vs. Houston. He owns a 4.91 ERA in two career appearances vs. Oakland.
- Jacob Lopez has quietly impressed, posting a 27.9% strikeout rate and holding opponents to a .244 AVG. He’s allowed 2 ER or fewer in 5 of his last 7 starts.
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 21 HR, 56 RBI; ranks 14th in MLB in home runs
- Jacob Wilson: .323 AVG; team leader in hits and batting average
- Tyler Soderstrom: 18 HR, 14 doubles; emerging power bat
- Nick Kurtz: 15-for-35 with 6 doubles and 5 HR over last 10 games
Texas Rangers
- Corey Seager: .265 AVG, 13 HR, 12 doubles; hitting .263 over last 5 games
- Marcus Semien: 12 HR, 50 RBI, 41 walks; .231 AVG
- Adolis García: 56 RBI; team leader in run production
- Josh Smith: .275 AVG; team’s most consistent hitter
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Athletics | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .249 (7th AL) | .231 (26th MLB) |
| Slugging % | .421 (6th MLB) | .374 (26th MLB) |
| Home Runs | 132 (7th MLB) | 104 (19th MLB) |
| Runs/Game | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Team ERA | 5.22 (29th MLB) | 3.21 (1st MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 6–4 |
Oakland’s offense has outperformed expectations, ranking top 10 in slugging and home runs. Texas counters with elite pitching, leading MLB in ERA and runs allowed.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Texas Rangers – 154
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 20, 2025
