Why the Athletics on Wednesday at -118...the swingin' A's come into tonight's matchup against the Rangers after winning four out of their last five games to open their second half campaign. With a .261 BA over their L7 Days to match 12 HRs, the Athletics will send Edwin Jackson to the bump who posted a respectable 3.50 era over his L18 IP on 13 H and 2 HRs, while opening as an underdog in two of those three starts. Jackson has been a better road pitcher this season where he posts a 2.55 era with 0 HRs allowed compared to his home era of 3.46 with 4 HRs allowed. Going to back Jackson in this start as he his trending in the right direction with a steady dip in contact% over L3 Starts and a steady rise in SwStr% over L3 Starts while compiling a BOB Score of 406 to bring into Wednesday's matchup. Rangers will minimal exposure against Jackson with a combined 65 ABs on 1 HR. The Rangers, losers of four out of their last five games, will hand the ball to Martin Perez. Perez comes in with a season era of 8.05 over 34 IP where he has allowed 56 H on 9 HRs, 21 Ks and 16 BBs. At home, Perez posts a 10.05 era over 14 IP where he has allowed 26 H on 4 HRs, 10 Ks and 7 BBs. Athletics with a combined 149 ABs vs. Perez to match a .329 BA/.378 OBP and 3 HRs. Rangers with a league worst 8.73 era over their L14 Days with 24 Ks over 33 IP. Look for the A's to continue their hot hitting against LHP and come out with the dub.
Play on the Athletics at -118
Play on the Athletics at -118