A's aim to end six-series losing streak against Rangers today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Oakland Athletics face the Texas Rangers in Sacramento, with Jacob Lopez on the mound. The A's are looking to snap their six-series losing streak following an 8-3 victory on Friday night. Lopez, who has performed well since the All-Star break, will pitch against Cody Bradford. The team is striving to regain a winning culture and play spoiler within their division during the season's remainder.
- •A's have lost six consecutive home series and 12 of 13 overall.
- •Lopez has a 2.36 ERA in his last five starts.
- •Bradford is making his third start after elbow surgery.
- •A's ERA at home currently stands at 6.52, the worst in MLB.
- •Game takes place today in Sacramento.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — A's Looking to Snap Streak Against Rangers
"With Jacob Lopez throwing the ball well, the A's may be in position to finally snap this long-standing streak
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