The Texas Rangers (66-46) visit the Oakland Athletics (32-80) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The matchup starts at 9:40 PM ET. The Rangers will give the nod to Dane Dunning (9-4) versus the Athletics and Ken Waldichuk (2-7).
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Texas vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: Dunning – TEX (9-4, 3.14 ERA) vs Waldichuk – OAK (2-7, 6.52 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Dunning | Waldichuk | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | GS | 15 |
| 9-4 | W-L | 2-7 |
| 3.14 | ERA | 6.52 |
| 114.2 | IP | 88.1 |
| 31 | BB | 54 |
| 79 | SO | 89 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning
- His most recent appearance came on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, when the righty threw 7 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- In 24 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.14 ERA and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .232 to opposing batters.
- Dunning is trying to record his ninth quality start of the season.
- In seven of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 28-year-old’s 3.14 ERA ranks seventh, 1.142 WHIP ranks 20th, and 6.2 K/9 ranks 58th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Dunning’s team is 10-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Dunning’s 16 starts with a total this season, seven have hit the over.
Dunning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 2 | 7.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| at Padres | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 22 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 17 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Nationals | Jul. 9 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Ken Waldichuk
- The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on one hit in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 25-year-old has pitched to a 6.52 ERA this season with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 5.5 walks per nine across 25 games.
- He has one quality starts in 15 chances this season.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 25 chances this season.
- The Athletics are 8-7-0 ATS in Waldichuk’s 15 starts that had a set spread.
- Waldichuk’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in nine of 15 contests.
Waldichuk’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Aug. 1 | 3.2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| at Giants | Jul. 25 | 4.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 19 | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 14 | 3.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 9 | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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