Texas at Oakland

Texas is tough, with a top 10 offense in runs and slugging, plus a pitching staff that has been impressive (#11 in team ERA). Texas has a winning road record after pummeling Oakland 10-6 last night. The Rangers are on an 18-6 run, including 11-3 in division play. The team is also 17-8 when lefty Derek Holland gets four days of rest. They face an Oakland team on an 8-15 run, with an offense ranked #24 in runs, #26 in on base percentage and #20 in slugging. The pitching staff is worse, #27 in team ERA (4.72). Sonny Gray (3-6. 5.34 ERA) goes here, opening the season as the expected ace, but he's been all over the place, with the A's losing six of his last seven starts. With the Athletics are 4-12 at home against a team with a winning road record, jump on the road again and back Texas.