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Athletics vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 1, 2025

Updated on:
May 1, 2025 3:44 PM
The Athletics and Texas Rangers are set to face off in Game 4 of their series on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:35 PM at Globe Life Field. The Athletics, who lead the series 4-2, will look to capitalize on their strong road record (10-6) against the Rangers, who have a solid home record (11-5). It's shaping up to be a thrilling matchup between these evenly matched AL West rivals.
Athletics vs Texas Rangers

Current Odds

ATH
TEX
Over
4.5
+130
Under
4.5
+100
ATH
-4.5
+303
TEX
+1.5
+525
ATH
ML
-1700
TEX
ML
+1300

Athletics vs Rangers statistics

Stat Athletics Rangers
Hits 267 (Tied-5th) 234 (21st)
Batting Average .254 (7th) .234 (22nd)
Runs Batted In 126 (15th) 101 (26th)
Runs 132 (15th) 103 (27th)
Home Runs 41 (Tied-5th) 30 (Tied-17th)
Walks 91 (Tied-22nd) 72 (29th)
Stolen Bases 10 (30th) 25 (Tied-12th)
Strikeouts 231 (6th) 249 (13th)
Pitches 4229 (25th) 4083 (29th)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/30/25 vs Athletics L 7-1
4/29/25 vs Athletics W 15-2
4/28/25 vs Athletics L 2-1
4/27/25 @ San Francisco Giants L 3-2
4/26/25 @ San Francisco Giants L 3-2

Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/30/25 @ Texas Rangers W 7-1
4/29/25 @ Texas Rangers L 15-2
4/28/25 @ Texas Rangers W 2-1
4/27/25 vs Chicago White Sox W 3-2 F/10
4/26/25 vs Chicago White Sox L 10-3

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Kyle Higashioka (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kevin Pillar (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Corey Seager (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Jax Biggers (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Patrick Murphy (RP): Day-To-Day

Athletics injuries

  • Michel Otanez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • J.T. Ginn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Zack Gelof (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk (SP): 60-Day-IL

Athletics vs Rangers game info

Type Info
Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Thu 2:35 PM
Temperature 62°
Chance of Rain 0%

Athletics vs Rangers predictions

It looks like the Athletics are bringing a diverse lineup into their upcoming face-off against the Texas Rangers. With Tyler Soderstrom taking the lead in home runs and runs batted in, he stands out as a key player to keep an eye on. He’s been hot at the plate and may hit the Rangers’ pitching with a confident swing or two, potentially knocking one out of the park. Jacob Wilson has been steady with the bat, sporting an impressive .325 batting average. His ability to consistently reach base could be critical for the Athletics in making offensive plays. Keep an eye on Jeffrey Springs, the probable starting pitcher, who has shown he can perform solidly by containing opposing hitters effectively and clocking in some strikeouts.

Switching to the other side of the diamond, the Texas Rangers have their own lineup packed with potential. Adolis Garcia brings a decent bat to the contest, and with Tyler Mahle expected to start on the mound, the Rangers have solid support in pitching. Mahle’s strength in generating strikeouts and controlling the field might turn out beneficial in limiting the Athletics’ scoring opportunities. Also, Wyatt Langford, who has been a fresh source of power with his home runs, might be a player to watch if he gets his swing swooping over the fences at Globe Life Field. It will be interesting to see how these players manage to combine their individual stats to propel the team forward.

What about game predictions? Given both teams have similar records, their spots in the division make this game quite a tight affair. The Texas Rangers do have a knack for using their home advantage to full effect, shown by their impressive home record. While both teams are tied for the season so far, the Rangers’ familiarity with their home turf, coupled with a strong pitching lineup, gives them a slightly favorable edge. With that said, anything can happen in baseball, and unexpected turns are what make the game so exciting. What do you think, could the home team pull ahead, or are the Athletics set to spoil the party?

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