Rangers take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers face the Oakland Athletics in the first game of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas, with both teams holding a 13-12 record. The game features pitchers Luis Severino for the Athletics and Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers.

Key points

Texas Rangers host Oakland Athletics
First game of a three-game series
Both teams have a record of 13-12
Luis Severino and Nathan Eovaldi are the starting pitchers
Game time is 8:05 p.m. EDT

Texas RangersOakland AthleticsLuis SeverinoNathan Eovaldi

Athletics (13-12, first in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (13-12, second in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Severino (0-2, 6.20 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (2-3, 5.06 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)

LINE: Rangers -154, Athletics +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Athletics on Friday to open a three-game series.

Texas is 5-4 in home games and 13-12 overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 3.51 ERA, which ranks third in the AL.

The Athletics have a 13-12 record overall and an 8-7 record in road games. The Athletics are 11-1 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The teams meet Friday for the fifth time this season. The season series is tied 2-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Corey Seager leads the Rangers with six home runs while slugging .448. Josh Jung is 14 for 38 with seven doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.

Shea Langeliers has four doubles and eight home runs for the Athletics. Jacob Wilson is 14 for 44 with two doubles, two home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 5-5, .253 batting average, 3.56 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs

Athletics: 5-5, .249 batting average, 5.43 ERA, outscored by 13 runs

INJURIES: Rangers: Robert Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Wyatt Langford: 10-Day IL (forearm), : 15-Day IL (ribs), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (back ), : 15-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (biceps)

Q&A

What time is the Rangers vs Athletics game on Friday?

The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m. EDT.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Rangers and Athletics?

Luis Severino will pitch for the Athletics, while Nathan Eovaldi will pitch for the Rangers.

What is the current record of the Rangers and Athletics?

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