mlb Game Recap
Spencer Howard Tagged With Loss in Athletics-Rangers Match
Texas was unable to break through against the Oakland pitching staff, losing 2-0 on Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as +100 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Oakland got 5 innings from Cole Irvin, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 4. Cole Irvin earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Stephen Piscotty in the win.
Texas got a 2-inning outing from Garrett Richards in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Marcus Semien had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
The battle of the bats favored Oakland as they had 5 hits, while Texas only had 4.
The game was closed out by Dany Jimenez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Oakland takes its act on the road to face San Francisco looking for another win. For Texas, they head home to face Houston.