The Oakland Athletics will try to snap a five-game losing streak Friday night when they continue a three-game series against the Texas Rangers. Ken Waldichuk will get the start for Oakland Friday, while Texas will go with left-hander Martín Pérez. The A’s dropped the opener Thursday night, 4-0 as they managed just three hits against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi who came within one out of a complete game shutout.
Waldichuk is still trying to find his footing after a difficult start to his season. He will enter Friday with a 7.25 ERA which is the sixth worst mark among starters that have logged at least 30 innings in the majors.