How to Watch Rangers vs. Athletics: Streaming Live and on TV - May 8
The Oakland Athletics (17-20) carry a three-game losing streak into a home contest against the Texas Rangers (21-16) at 3:37 PM ET on Wednesday.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Texas square off against Oakland live.
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Rangers vs. Athletics Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Time: 3:37 PM ET
- TV: NBCS-CA
- Location: Oakland, California
- Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Read More About This Game
Starting Pitching Matchup: Michael Lorenzen vs. JP Sears
Michael Lorenzen Stats & Insights
- The Rangers' Michael Lorenzen (2-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Friday, when he threw six innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
- The 32-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 3.52, a 1.42 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.217.
- Lorenzen has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
JP Sears Stats & Insights
- JP Sears makes the start for the Athletics, his eighth of the season. He is 2-2 with a 3.89 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty last appeared on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when he went 6 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up four hits.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.89, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings in seven games this season. Opponents have a .211 batting average against him.
- Sears is trying to pick up his fourth quality start of the season.
- Sears will try to build on a seven-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he's averaging 5.6 frames per appearance).
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Rangers Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 37 | .266 | .314 | .449 | 6 | 27 | 42 |
| Adolis García | 36 | .271 | .322 | .504 | 8 | 29 | 36 |
| Josh Smith | 35 | .302 | .408 | .481 | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Jonah Heim | 31 | .301 | .342 | .434 | 4 | 22 | 34 |
| Evan Carter | 34 | .222 | .313 | .436 | 5 | 14 | 26 |
Athletics Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | 37 | .248 | .331 | .438 | 4 | 13 | 30 |
| Brent Rooker | 25 | .247 | .347 | .576 | 8 | 21 | 21 |
| Abraham Toro | 34 | .287 | .339 | .443 | 3 | 14 | 33 |
| Shea Langeliers | 31 | .179 | .237 | .425 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| Tyler Nevin | 29 | .277 | .349 | .426 | 4 | 10 | 26 |
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Rangers vs. Athletics Injuries
Texas' Injuries
Wyatt Langford: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Back), Austin Pruitt: 15 Day IL (Knee), Cody Bradford: 15 Day IL (Back), Nathan Eovaldi: 15 Day IL (Groin), Brock Burke: 60 Day IL (Hand), Jacob deGrom: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Mahle: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joshua Jung: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Carson Coleman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Foscue: 60 Day IL (Oblique strain)
Oakland's Injuries
Miguel Andújar: 10 Day IL (Knee), Zachary Gelof: 10 Day IL (Abdominal), Darell Hernaiz: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Scott Alexander: 15 Day IL (Rib), Joseph Boyle: 15 Day IL (Back), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Gott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Freddy Tarnok: 60 Day IL (Hip), Sean Newcomb: 60 Day IL (Knee), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Knee), Aledmys Díaz: 60 Day IL (Calf)
Rangers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Rangers Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Royals | L 7-1 | Away | Michael Lorenzen | Brady Singer |
| 5/4/2024 | Royals | W 15-4 | Away | Dane Dunning | Michael Wacha |
| 5/5/2024 | Royals | W 3-2 | Away | Jon Gray | Daniel Lynch |
| 5/6/2024 | Athletics | W 4-2 | Away | Andrew Heaney | Alex Wood |
| 5/7/2024 | Athletics | W 15-8 | Away | José Ureña | Ross Stripling |
| 5/8/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | Michael Lorenzen | JP Sears |
| 5/8/2024 | Athletics | - | Away | Jack Leiter | Osvaldo Bido |
| 5/10/2024 | Rockies | - | Away | Dane Dunning | Austin Gomber |
| 5/11/2024 | Rockies | - | Away | Jon Gray | Ryan Feltner |
| 5/12/2024 | Rockies | - | Away | Andrew Heaney | Dakota Hudson |
| 5/13/2024 | Guardians | - | Home | - | Tanner Bibee |
Athletics Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Athletics Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Marlins | W 3-1 | Home | JP Sears | Ryan Weathers |
| 5/4/2024 | Marlins | W 20-4 | Home | Paul Blackburn | Trevor Rogers |
| 5/5/2024 | Marlins | L 12-3 | Home | Joseph Boyle | Sixto Sanchez |
| 5/6/2024 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home | Alex Wood | Andrew Heaney |
| 5/7/2024 | Rangers | L 15-8 | Home | Ross Stripling | José Ureña |
| 5/8/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | JP Sears | Michael Lorenzen |
| 5/8/2024 | Rangers | - | Home | Osvaldo Bido | Jack Leiter |
| 5/10/2024 | Mariners | - | Away | Paul Blackburn | Bryce Miller |
| 5/11/2024 | Mariners | - | Away | Alex Wood | Luis Castillo |
| 5/12/2024 | Mariners | - | Away | Ross Stripling | Emerson Hancock |
| 5/13/2024 | Astros | - | Away | JP Sears | Spencer Arrighetti |
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