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How to watch Rangers vs. Athletics: Live stream or on TV

On Tuesday, Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (19-16) open a series against Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics (17-18) at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET.

Read below to find out how to watch the Texas vs. Oakland game.

When is Rangers vs Athletics and when does it start?

This contest between the Rangers and Athletics will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Be ready to watch the opening game at 3:37 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Rangers vs Athletics?

The Rangers and Athletics will take the field at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for this game on May 7th. If you want to watch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on MLB Network.

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Rangers stats, odds and insights

The Rangers went 10-8 in games where they were moneyline favorites (they won 55.6% of those games).

Texas ranks 15th in baseball with 35 total home runs.

The Rangers rank ninth in the MLB with a .398 batting average.

Texas has a team ERA of 3.69, ranking 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.

The Rangers have the eighth lowest WHIP in baseball (1.181).

Statistics, odds and insight into athletics

This season, the Athletics have won 12 of the 29 games, or 41.4%, in which they were the underdog.

Oakland's 44 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.

The Athletics rank 17th in the majors with a team slugging percentage of .377.

Oakland has posted a 3.99 ERA this season, ranking 17th in baseball.

The Athletics have a combined WHIP of 1.277 as a pitching team, which ranks 18th in the MLB.

Rangers Starter Current Performance: Nathan Eovaldi

Opponent Date IP H R HE K B.B
vs. Nationals 2.May 5.1 2 0 0 8th 2
against the Reds 26th of April 6.0 3 1 1 8th 5
at Braves 20th of April 5.1 5 3 3 6 6
at Astros April 14th 6.0 8th 5 5 3 2
vs. athletics 9th April 5.2 3 1 1 8th 2

Track and field starter Current appearance: Ross Stripling

Opponent Date IP H R HE K B.B
against pirates 1st of May 6.0 3 0 0 2 0
at Orioles 26th of April 5.2 6 2 2 3 0
at Guardians April 21 5.0 5 3 3 4 1
vs. Cardinals April 15th 5.2 6 3 3 4 2
at the Rangers 10th of April 6.0 11 6 6 5 3

Key Rangers players to watch

Nathan Eovaldi is in the starting lineup for the Rangers, making his eighth start of the season. He is 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings.

In his last appearance on Thursday, the right-hander threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing two hits.

In seven games this season, the 34-year-old has posted a 2.61 ERA with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .201 against him.

Semien was the key player for Texas with 38 hits, a .308 OBP and a .426 slugging percentage.

Adolis Garcia is batting .286 with a team-high eight home runs and 27 RBI this season.

Josh Smith is batting .293 to lead Texas in batting this season.

Important players in athletics to keep an eye on

Ross Stripling (1-5) will take the mound for the Athletics, his eighth start this season.

The right-hander's last appearance was on Wednesday, when he pitched six scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing three hits.

The 34-year-old has played seven games this season with a 4.24 ERA, a 3.38 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.339 WHIP.

Rooker collected a team-best eight home runs and 20 runs batted in.

JJ Bleday is hitting .246 with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs and 13 walks.

Abraham Toro posted a team-high batting average of .267.

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