Game #26: A’s at Rangers Game Thread

TL;DR

The Athletics face the Rangers in Texas for a crucial three-game series, both teams currently at 13-12. Luis Severino starts for the A's, aiming to improve after recent struggles.

Key points

Athletics and Rangers both have a record of 13-12
Luis Severino is starting for the Athletics
The series winner will be in first place

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the top of the six inning of a major league baseball game at Sutter Health Park on April 18, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images A much-needed day off should have our A’s rested and charged for their second stop of this road trip. After going into Seattle and taking two of three the A’s are now in Texas to take on the Rangers for a three-game weekend series. Big stakes on the line between these two as both enter the series at 13-12 and the series winner will be in first place on Monday morning. Righty Luis Severino is on the mound tonight for his sixth start this season. The veteran has been up and down mostly this year, and more down than up in recent outings. He’s given up nine runs combined over this two most recent starts so he’ll be looking to right the ship against a Texas team that is tied with the Athletics for first in the division. Here’s how the Athletics’ lineup looks for the first game in Arlington: Get used to this lineup, it might be a consistent one we see over the coming weeks. Manager Mark Kotsay seems to love in the three hole. And apparently he’s also comfortable with in center field. He should get lots of run there with on the IL. That starting nine will be tasked with taking down Rangers starter . The veteran has a long track record of success against the A’s but has had a tough start to his season here in 2026, so the team needs to get on the right-hander quickly or else he could get on a roll. The Texas lineup: Let’s go A’s!

Q&A

What is the current record of the Athletics and Rangers?

Both the Athletics and Rangers have a current record of 13-12.

Who is starting for the Athletics against the Rangers?

Luis Severino is the starting pitcher for the Athletics in their game against the Rangers.

What are the stakes for the Athletics and Rangers in this series?

The series winner will take first place in the division on Monday morning.