Texas at Oakland

Texas has only played seven road games with a losing mark away from home. Starter Lance Lynn (4.44 ERA) has average stuff and the team ranks #25 in ERA (5.36). The Rangers are on an 8-22 run on the road. Oakland is top 10 in runs scored and plays its seventh straight home contest. Starter Frankie Montas (3-1, 2.70 ERA) has been great with a 23-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 19 innings, and batters are hitting just .190 off him. The Athletics are on a 39-19 run at home and is 51-23 versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Also, the Rangers are 2-10 against Oakland, including 5-16 in this park. Play Oakland.