
How to Watch Rangers vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 31
Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:22 p.m. ET
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Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics hit the field against Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Rangers vs. Athletics game.
Athletics vs. Rangers Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments and plays in this matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers.
Rangers vs. Athletics Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- TV: Watch on NBCS-CA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Texas Rangers vs. the Oakland Athletics on FOX Sports!
Rangers vs. Athletics Prediction
- Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Athletics 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rangers 54%, Athletics 46%
Rangers vs. Athletics Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8.5 | -137 | +117 | 9-2 OAK |
| 5/8/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -136 | +115 | 12-11 TEX |
| 5/8/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -117 | -102 | 9-4 OAK |
| 5/7/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 8 | -123 | +103 | 15-8 TEX |
| 5/6/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 7.5 | -142 | +120 | 4-2 TEX |
| 4/11/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 9.5 | -200 | +167 | 1-0 OAK |
| 4/10/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 9 | -196 | +162 | 6-2 TEX |
| 4/9/2024 | Rangers | -1.5 | 9 | -208 | +174 | 4-3 OAK |
| 9/10/2023 | Rangers | -1.5 | 9 | -250 | +205 | 9-4 TEX |
| 9/9/2023 | Rangers | -1.5 | 9.5 | -238 | +194 | 3-2 TEX |
Rangers Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.8 |
| HR | 6 |
| ERA | 3.78 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
Rangers Player Insights
- Seager is the bat to watch in the Rangers lineup, leading the team in batting average (.277), home runs (30), and RBI (74).
- In all of the majors, Seager ranks ninth in home runs and 33rd in RBI.
- Seager has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .364 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI.
- Marcus Semien is batting .238 with 25 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs and 56 walks.
- Semien ranks 70th in homers and 54th in RBI in the majors.
- Josh Smith is hitting .267 with 24 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 41 walks.
- Smith is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .294 with a double and a walk.
- Adolis Garcia is hitting .221 with 21 doubles, 21 home runs and 37 walks.
Rangers Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | @ Guardians | L 4-2 | Cody Bradford vs Matthew Boyd |
| August 28 | @ White Sox | W 3-1 | Andrew Heaney vs Garrett Crochet |
| August 28 | @ White Sox | W 4-3 | Jack Leiter vs Chris Flexen |
| August 29 | @ White Sox | W 2-1 | Nathan Eovaldi vs Nick Nastrini |
| August 30 | Athletics | L 9-2 | Jon Gray vs JP Sears |
| August 31 | Athletics | - | Cody Bradford vs Joey Estes |
| September 1 | Athletics | - | Andrew Heaney vs Mitch Spence |
| September 2 | Yankees | - | Andrew Heaney vs Gerrit Cole |
| September 3 | Yankees | - | Nathan Eovaldi vs Carlos Rodón |
| September 4 | Yankees | - | Jon Gray vs Marcus Stroman |
| September 5 | Angels | - | Cody Bradford vs TBA |
Learn more about this Rangers vs. Athletics matchup on Fox Sports.
Athletics Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 19 |
| ERA | 4.75 |
| K/9 | 8.4 |
Athletics Player Insights
- Rooker leads the Athletics with 33 home runs and 90 runs batted in, while recording a team-best batting average of .287.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Rooker ranks sixth in homers and 11th in RBI.
- Rooker brings a hitting streak of three games into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .250 with three home runs, four walks and three RBI.
- JJ Bleday has 36 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 55 walks while batting .251.
- Among all MLB batters, Bleday ranks 50th in homers and 98th in RBI.
- Lawrence Butler has 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 28 walks while batting .254.
- Shea Langeliers has 16 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 33 walks while batting .223.
Athletics Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Brewers | W 4-3 | Joey Estes vs Frankie Montás |
| August 27 | @ Reds | W 5-4 | Mitch Spence vs Jakob Junis |
| August 28 | @ Reds | W 9-6 | Osvaldo Bido vs Fernando Cruz |
| August 29 | @ Reds | L 10-9 | J.T. Ginn vs Julian Aguiar |
| August 30 | @ Rangers | W 9-2 | JP Sears vs Jon Gray |
| August 31 | @ Rangers | - | Joey Estes vs Cody Bradford |
| September 1 | @ Rangers | - | Mitch Spence vs Andrew Heaney |
| September 2 | Mariners | - | Osvaldo Bido vs Logan Gilbert |
| September 3 | Mariners | - | J.T. Ginn vs Luis Castillo |
| September 4 | Mariners | - | JP Sears vs George Kirby |
| September 5 | Mariners | - | Joey Estes vs Bryan Woo |
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