Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Prediction: The hosts to level things up

Tuesday MLB action at Oakland Coliseum will see the Oakland Athletics play the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers won the opener of this game. Can the A's fight back here?

The Oakland Athletics have a big job to do in this game 2 after a disappointing outcome in game one. However, prior to the series, the Oakland Athletics had a sweeping win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and defeated the Miami Marlins and the Baltimore Orioles. This season, Oakland Athletics have a 17-19 record and are seated 11th spot in the American League. Ross Stripling will start this game, and he is 1-5 with a 4.24 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season.

The Texas Rangers will be happy with how things ended in the opener. The Rangers trailed for most of the game, but Corey Seager’s 3-run 8th-inning home run broke the game open. The Rangers took the lead and never looked back despite being outhit 7-5 in the win. However, the Texas Rangers have now won three consecutive games, and their only defeat was against the Kansas City Royals. This season, the Texas Rangers have a 20-16 record and are presently seated 6th in the American League standings. Jose Urena is here for the start, and Urena is 0-2 with a 4.35 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season.

The Oakland Athletics should win this game 2. This side was brilliant in game one but could not take their chances. Coming in as favorites in this one, I believe that the hosts will do well to turn the tables here, do well and win.