mlb Game Recap
Matt Festa Earns Win in Texas Rangers vs Oakland Athletics Game
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Oakland was handed a 6-4 defeat against Texas on Sunday at Globe Life Field.
Texas won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Matt Festa earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Josh Jung in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher T.J. McFarland worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Brent Rooker in a losing cause.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-10 advantage in hits.
Texas heads into a battle against New York. Oakland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.