Texas Rangers (69-67, third in the AL West) vs. Athletics (63-73, fourth in the AL West)

West Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Merrill Kelly (10-7, 3.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 147 strikeouts); Athletics: Mason Barnett (0-0)

Rangers -131, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Athletics.

The Athletics have a 63-73 record overall and a 29-38 record at home. The Athletics have the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .319.

Texas has a 27-40 record in road games and a 69-67 record overall. The Rangers have gone 47-23 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Saturday's game is the 12th time these teams square off this season.

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