Oakland at Texas

Oakland snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory at Houston on Thursday while scoring two runs in the first inning and then hanging on. Texas lost to Detroit, 5-3, on Wednesday before having the day off, and the Rangers failed to capitalize on a couple great scoring opportunities against the Tigers. The Rangers have lost five of eight and are destined to finish last in the AL West. Cole Irvin goes for the Athletics, and he is 4-2 with a 2.55 ERA on the road in 42 1/3 innings pitched. Overall in the month of June, Irvin was 3-0 with a 2.64 ERA, and Oakland has won his last six starts. Jordan Lyles has a hefty, .314 opponent batting average in seven home starts, and he has a 5.55 ERA in night games this season. Oakland is 44-21 the past 65 meetings, and the Rangers are 13-38 following an off day. Take the Athletics.