After winning seven games in a row, the Texas Rangers (67-46) play on the road against the Oakland Athletics (32-81) at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday. The Rangers will give the nod to Max Scherzer (10-4) versus the Athletics and JP Sears (2-8).
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Texas vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: Scherzer – TEX (10-4, 4.04 ERA) vs Sears – OAK (2-8, 4.07 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Scherzer | Sears | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 22 |
| 10-4 | W-L | 2-8 |
| 4.04 | ERA | 4.07 |
| 113.2 | IP | 121.2 |
| 32 | BB | 28 |
| 130 | SO | 111 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
- In his most recent time out on Thursday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Chicago White Sox, allowing three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 39-year-old has amassed a 4.04 ERA and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .239 to opposing hitters.
- Scherzer is trying to record his third quality start in a row in this outing.
- In four of his 20 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- The 39-year-old’s 4.04 ERA ranks 37th, 1.205 WHIP ranks 28th, and 10.3 K/9 ranks 12th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Scherzer’s team is 12-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Scherzer have an 11-9-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Scherzer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 16 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears
- The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.07 ERA this season with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.1 walks per nine across 22 games.
- He has earned a quality start seven times in 22 starts this season.
- He has made 22 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.07 ERA ranks 39th, 1.077 WHIP ranks 12th, and 8.2 K/9 ranks 40th.
- The Athletics have a 13-9-0 ATS record in Sears’ 22 starts with a set spread.
- Sears’ starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 11 of 22 games.
Sears’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| at Rockies | Jul. 28 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | Jul. 21 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 16 | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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