BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to break a three-game losing streak with a victory against the Texas Rangers. Texas is 52-50 overall and 30-20 at home. The Rangers have a 25-7 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

A day after dropping the series opener to the Rangers, the A’s will get another chance to win a game in Texas and even up the series. The Rangers are on the outside looking in on the Wild Card picture but are right there.