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Rangers at Athletics Pregame Notes: Texas Aims For Three-Game Sweep in Oakland

After a 2-9 start, the Texas Rangers are seeking their fourth straight win and a series sweep of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

Texas Rangers (5-9) at Oakland Athletics (8-8)

Sunday, April 24, 2022
3:07 PM CT
Oakland Coliseum | Oakland, CA

Probables:
TEX: RHP Garrett Richards (0-0, 4.50 ERA)
vs
OAK: LHP Cole Irvin (2-1, 4.32 ERA)

NOTE: Garrett Richards is starting the game as the opener for Texas, with Spencer Howard expected to pitch the bulk of the innings.

Broadcast

Texas Rangers
TV: Bally Sports Southwest Extra
Radio: KRLD, 105.3 The Fan, KFLC

Seattle Mariners
TV: NBC Sports California
Radio: A's Cast, KNEW 960, KIQI

Texas Rangers Starting Lineup

  1. 2B Marcus Semien
  2. SS Corey Seager
  3. DH Mitch Garver
  4. RF Adolis García
  5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe
  6. C Jonah Heim
  7. LF Nick Solak
  8. 3B Charlie Culberson
  9. CF Eli White
Apr 23, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Texas Rangers players celebrate their 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (30) circles the bases after hitting a two run home run during the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) greets right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) as they celebrate their 8-6 win over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Lindsey Wasson-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics Starting Lineup

  1. 2B Tony Kemp
  2. 3B Sheldon Neuse
  3. C Sean Murphy
  4. 1B Seth Brown
  5. RF Stephen Piscotty
  6. DH Austin Allen
  7. LF Billy McKinney
  8. SS Nick Allen
  9. CF Mickey McDonald

Rangers Roster Moves

  • RHP Spencer Howard reinstated from 10-day Injured List
  • RHP Dennis Santana reinstated from COVID-19 Related IL
  • RHP Spencer Patton placed on 10-day IL with right oblique strain
  • RHP Nick Snyder optioned to Triple-A Round Rock

Rangers Injury Report

10-Day Injured List

  • RHP Jon Gray (knee sprain): General manager Chris Young gave the positive news that despite Gray's quick return to the IL, he is only expected to miss one start.
  • RHP Spencer Patton (right oblique strain): The severity of this injury has yet to be determined.
  • RHP Josh Sborz (elbow soreness): Manager Chris Woodward said there is always concern with any pitcher dealing with elbow issues. There are currently no further updates.

60-Day Injured List

  • RHP Jonathan Hernández (Tommy John surgery): Progressing well in rehab. Eligible to return June 6, though he might be a bit behind that timeline.
  • RHP José Leclerc (Tommy John surgery): Like Hernández, Leclerc is also progressing well in rehab and is eligible to return on June 6. Leclerc is a bit ahead in his timeline and could return upon eligibility.
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