The Oakland Athletics are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in Arlington with both teams sporting matching records of 15-14. Jacob Lopez will make his first start for the Athletics against the seasoned Jacob deGrom, who is looking to improve after a rocky start to the season. The A's clinched game one of the series with a narrow 2-1 victory, showcasing a strong pitching performance by JP Sears.

The matchup features Lopez, who holds a pristine 0.00 ERA in a limited role this season, against deGrom's 3.33 ERA. The odds reflect the Rangers as favorites at -205 on the moneyline, while the total runs are set at 8.0. Recent trends indicate the A’s have a solid record against AL opponents, showing potential for an upset.