Rangers Aim to Extend Athletics' Skid at Globe Life Field

The Texas Rangers host the Athletics on Tuesday, with MacKenzie Gore (7-10, 4.40 ERA) starting against Brady Basso (0-1, 4.50 ERA). The Rangers are second in the AL West at 68-70, while the Athletics have lost four straight and sit fourth at 53-85. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET.

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The pitching matchup features two left-handers with contrasting seasons. Gore brings a 4.40 ERA across his starts, while Basso makes a rare appearance with just one decision. Texas sits two games under .500 but remains competitive in the division race, while Oakland has slipped to 32 games below .500.

Both rosters are heavily depleted. The Rangers have 11 players on injured lists, including key arms like Eovaldi and Leiter. Oakland counters with 12 sidelined players, notably Rook