mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Texas 11-8 Victors Over Athletics
Texas got a 11-8 victory over Oakland on Sunday, with Martin Perez earning the victory and helping Rangers moneyline bettors cash out.
Texas won as a -145 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7 were rewarded at the payout window.
Martin Perez earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Adolis Garcia in the win.
Oakland got a 4.1-inning outing from Paul Blackburn in the loss. He gave up 10 earned runs, 2 walks and 10 hits in his time on the mound, while Stephen Piscotty had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
The battle of the bats favored Texas as they had 16 hits, while Oakland only had 12.
Texas heads into a battle against Seattle. Oakland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.