MLB Game Preview: Texas Rangers (14-10) vs. Athletics (11-13)

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The Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will look to secure the series victory in this exciting American League West matchup.

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Game Details

  • Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
  • Time: 10:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
  • Broadcast: Regional networks and MLB Network

Team Overview

Texas Rangers

  • Record: 14-10 (1st in AL West)
  • Key Players:
    • Wyatt Langford: Leading the Rangers with six home runs this season, Langford is on a hot streak, hitting .412 over his last five games with three home runs and four walks.
    • Adolis García: A consistent contributor, García has 11 RBIs this season and remains a key offensive threat.
    • Jacob deGrom: The Rangers’ starting pitcher for Game 3, deGrom has a 0-1 record, 3.32 ERA, and 20 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings this season. He’s coming off a strong outing against the Dodgers, where he allowed just one earned run over seven innings.

Oakland Athletics

  • Record: 11-13 (5th in AL West)
  • Key Players:
    • Tyler Soderstrom: Leading the Athletics with nine home runs and 19 RBIs, Soderstrom has been a standout performer this season.
    • Lawrence Butler: Batting .275 with four home runs and 13 walks, Butler has been a reliable contributor for Oakland.
    • J.T. Ginn: The Athletics’ starting pitcher for Game 3, Ginn has a 1-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 13 strikeouts in 15 innings this season. He’ll look to build on his solid start to the year.

Series Recap

  • Game 1: The Athletics secured a 5-3 victory, with Shea Langeliers leading the way with a four-hit performance.
  • Game 2: The Rangers bounced back with a 6-4 win, fueled by Wyatt Langford’s two-run homer and a strong bullpen effort.

Key Matchups

  1. Jacob deGrom vs. Athletics Offense: DeGrom’s ability to dominate on the mound will be critical against an Athletics lineup that ranks fourth in MLB with 34 home runs this season.
  2. Wyatt Langford vs. J.T. Ginn: Langford’s recent hot streak makes him a key player to watch, especially against Ginn’s solid pitching.
  3. Tyler Soderstrom vs. Rangers Pitching: Soderstrom’s power at the plate will test deGrom and the Rangers’ bullpen.

Game Outlook

The Rangers will look to capitalize on deGrom’s strong form and their offensive momentum from Game 2 to secure the series win. Meanwhile, the Athletics will rely on Soderstrom and Butler to lead their offense and hope for a quality start from Ginn to keep the game close.

Game Odds

Texas Rangers                    – 148

Athletics                              9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 23, 2025