If we were to write this a week ago, the Rangers would have been a team for the A's to fear, but it appears to be the opposite as the Green and Gold head to Texas on Friday to begin a three-game series.
The Rangers currently sit in last place in the AL West with a 6-6 record.
The A's will face Drew Smyly who currently hosts a 7.11 ERA on the season. Over his career, in four starts and three relief appearances against Oakland, Smyly is 1-2 with a 5.55 ERA.
On the other side of the ball, Mike Fiers will get starting honors.