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Athletics (42-61) at Texas (52-50)
- When: Jul 23 2025, 8:05 PM
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Where to watch: NBCS-CA
Athletics vs. Rangers: A Comedy of AL West Chaos
Moneyline: Texas (-145)
Runline: Texas -1.5 (+143)
Total: 8.5
The Setup in Arlington
Arlington will be the stage Wednesday night, where the Texas Rangers (52-50) look to remind everyone they’re still contenders and not just playing .500 baseball for fun. Meanwhile, the Athletics (42-61) roll into town with the confidence of a team that occasionally scores five runs and instantly thinks, “We’re back, baby!”
The Rangers are moneyline favorites at -145, which makes sense because they’re 30-20 at home and hit dingers like it’s their day job. Whenever they crank out two or more home runs, they’re practically unbeatable at 25-7. The A’s? They’re good when they score five or more runs, but that’s like saying you’re good at bowling after your one lucky turkey.
Pitching Matchup – Or, “Who Breaks First?”
Patrick Corbin (6-7, 3.91 ERA) starts for Texas, and yes, this is the same Patrick Corbin who once caused Nationals fans stress-eating. But he’s been surprisingly steady for Texas, posting quality innings and eating up lineups like a buffet. If he stays sharp, the Athletics might just be in trouble.
JP Sears (7-8, 5.13 ERA) is on the hill for Athletics. Sears is… fine. Sometimes. Other times, it’s like batting practice is happening live in the middle of a real game.
Bats on Fire – Or Maybe Just Lukewarm
Marcus Semien leads the Rangers with 11 doubles and 13 homers, while Corey Seager has been raking lately with five doubles and a homer in his last 10 games. Athletics’s Jacob Wilson has been quietly solid with 17 doubles and 10 homers, while Nick Kurtz is scorching hot, hitting .444 with five bombs in his last 10 games.
Prediction – Buckle Up
Texas has momentum with a 7-3 record over their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 24 runs. Athletics? They’re 4-6, rocking a 5.11 ERA over that span. I’m taking the Rangers in a 6-4 victory, because Texas at home feels like a slightly tipsy powerhouse compared to Athletics’s “meh” vibes.
Final Score Prediction: Rangers 6, Athletics 4
Bets Bet: Texas -1.5 (+143)
Total: Over 8.5 (-105)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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