MLB Game Preview: Athletics (42-61) vs. Texas Rangers (52-50)

First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET, with the Rangers aiming for a series sweep after back-to-back wins, including a 6–2 victory on Tuesday powered by home runs from Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis García. The Athletics, currently on a three-game losing streak, look to salvage the finale and stay competitive in the division.

Matchup Overview

• Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
• Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Broadcast: NBCS-CA (Athletics), RSN (Rangers), MLB Network
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)

Starting Pitchers

Team	Pitcher	Record	ERA	WHIP	Strikeouts
Athletics	JP Sears (LHP)	7–8	5.13	1.28	84
Rangers	Patrick Corbin (LHP)	6–7	3.91	1.29	80

• JP Sears has struggled recently, allowing 6 ER in 4 IP in his last start vs. Cleveland. He’s been effective against Texas historically, going 6–1 with a 3.83 ERA in 10 career starts.
• Patrick Corbin has been steady, posting a 2.70 ERA in three career starts vs. Oakland. He’s allowed just 4 ER over his last 16.2 innings and pitched 5.2 scoreless frames in his last outing vs. Detroit.

Key Players to Watch

Oakland Athletics

• Jacob Wilson: .315 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI – team leader in batting average and RBI.
• Nick Kurtz: 16-for-36 with 6 doubles, a triple, and 5 HR over last 10 games.
• Brent Rooker: 21 HR, 56 RBI – ranks top 15 in MLB in home runs.
• Lawrence Butler: Homered Tuesday; 14 HR on the season.

Texas Rangers

• Corey Seager: .272 AVG, 14 HR – 14-for-38 with 5 doubles and a HR over last 10 games.
• Marcus Semien: 13 HR, 42 BB – homered Tuesday and has reached base in 23 straight games.
• Adolis García: 57 RBI – team leader; hit solo HR Tuesday.
• Josh Smith: .279 AVG – leads team in batting average; RBI single Tuesday.

Team Stats & Trends

Category	Athletics	Rangers
Batting Average	.248 (10th MLB)	.231 (27th MLB)
Slugging Percentage	.419 (6th)	.376 (25th)
Home Runs	134 (7th)	109 (17th)
Runs Scored	437 (18th)	413 (23rd)
Team ERA	5.11 (last 10 games)	2.72 (last 10 games)

• Athletics are 27–16 when scoring 5+ runs, but have scored 2 runs or fewer in three straight games.
• Rangers are 25–7 when hitting 2+ home runs and have won 7 of their last 9 games.
• Oakland leads the season series 5–4, but Texas has won the first two games of this set.

Final Takeaway

The Athletics vs. Rangers matchup features two left-handed starters with contrasting momentum. While JP Sears has historically handled Texas well, the Rangers’ offense is surging behind Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis García. Oakland’s lineup, led by Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz, must break out of its scoring slump to avoid a sweep. With Patrick Corbin pitching efficiently and Texas thriving at home, the Rangers are favored to take the series.