This is an 8* play on OAKLAND

Both teams are off one-run games Sunday, the only difference being that Texas won theirs. That lone difference is pretty indicative of the way the respective teams come into this series. The Rangers have won six out of their last seven while the A's have dropped five of their last six. Oakland was just swept here at home by Toronto, scoring just 1 run in each of the first two games, then leaving the potential game-winning run on base for the final out yesterday. At least the A's managed to score four times on Sunday. The offense should wake up tonight against Mike Minor, even though Minor has pitched pretty well since a shaky first start. Minor is off a complete game shutout, his third quality start in a role, but we're still not sold. Oakland turns to Chris Bassitt, who is making his first start of the year. Something to watch for here is how much the Rangers tend to drop off offensively on the road. They've lost 15 of the last 19 games here in Oakland as well. Play on OAKLAND

AAA