Texas Rangers vs Athletics Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Rangers vs Athletics Game Information
The Texas Rangers will wrap up a 3-game set Sunday afternoon at 4:05 PM in Sacramento against the Athletics. Texas is just below .500 this season, in contention for the top spot in the American League West, following the win on Saturday to end a 4-game skid. The Athletics stay home Sunday, still well below .500, and are the worst team in the American League West, having lost 4 of their last 5 games. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.
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MacKenzie Gore got the start and took the win for Texas on Saturday, giving up 3 runs on 8 hits across 5.2 innings. The Texas bullpen was lights out, giving up no runs on no hits over the final 3.1 innings of the game. Wyatt Langford led the way for the Texas offense with 3 hits to drive in 2 runs. Corey Seager and Jared Kelenic both added to the Texas offense, driving in 1 run each.
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JT Ginn took the loss for the Athletics on Saturday, giving up 4 runs on 8 hits through 6 innings. The Athletics bullpen gave up 1 more run on 3 hits over the final 3 innings of the game. Henry Bolte did everything for the Athletics on Saturday with 3 hits in 5 at-bats to drive in all 3 runs.
Rangers vs Athletics Pitching Matchup
Cody Bradford will be on the mound Sunday for the Rangers. Bradford is 0-1 this year with a 2.38 ERA across 11.1 innings. Jacob Lopez will counter for the Athletics, trying to stay above .500. Lopez is 5-4 with a 5.38 ERA in 82 innings.
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Rangers vs Athletics Pick
The Texas Rangers desperately need the win in this matchup as they are in pursuit of the top spot in the American League West. Texas will have the edge on the mound and will use that strength against a terrible Athletics team. Take the Rangers Sunday to finish this series in Sacramento with a win over the Athletics.
- Pick: Texas Rangers -138
- Secondary: Under 10.5
- Lean: Jake Burger Over 1.5 Bases
Final Score Prediction: Texas Rangers win 6-2.
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