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DeGrom's Rangers Face Struggling Athletics
1 Sep
Summary
- Jacob deGrom starts for the Rangers against Gage Jump of the Athletics.
- The Rangers, 67-70, host the Athletics, 53-84, in a series opener.
- Betting odds favor the Rangers at -222 with a total of 7.5 runs.
The Texas Rangers are scheduled to commence a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field on Monday at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Rangers, holding a 67-70 standing and sitting second in the AL West, will feature Jacob deGrom as their starting pitcher. DeGrom's season record stands at 9-9 with a 4.21 ERA.
Conversely, the Athletics, fourth in the AL West with a 53-84 record, are expected to have Gage Jump on the mound. Jump's season numbers are 6-8 with a 4.69 ERA. The Rangers are favored to win the series opener, with moneyline odds set at -222, while the Athletics are at +180. The over/under for total runs is established at 7.5.
Several players are highlighted for their offensive contributions. For the Rangers, Ezequiel Duran has recorded 15 home runs, 73 RBIs, and 60 runs scored this season. For the Athletics, player statistics for Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Lawrence Butler are also noted, with details on their batting averages, on-base percentages, and stolen bases.
