Oakland at Texas

Oakland is on a 13-5 run, ranked #12 in runs scored, ninth in on-base percentage, and the pitching staff is #13 in team ERA. The Athletics are 65-26 versus a lefty starter, including 41-15 on the road against southpaws. Starter Cole Irvin has a 2.76 ERA on the road, and the team has won his last three starts. Texas has a losing home mark with an offense that is #24 in runs scored, #28 in on-base percentage, and the pitching staff is #22 in team ERA. Texas lefty Taylor Hearn (4.84 ERA) hasn't been sharp with the team 2-9 in his last 11 appearances. Oakland is on a 41-18 run against Texas, including 8-3 in this park. Play Oakland.