The Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics will meet for the final game of their three-game series on April 24, 2025, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, with the Rangers aiming to complete the sweep and continue their strong April campaign. Texas enters the matchup with a 14-9 record and sits near the top of the AL West, thanks in part to a well-rounded offense and solid pitching depth that has overcome injuries and early adversity. Their dominance in this series has been evident through timely hitting, aggressive base running, and efficient bullpen usage, and they now hand the ball to ace right-hander Jacob deGrom, who despite an 0-1 record, owns a 3.32 ERA and has provided quality starts while rounding back into form. The Athletics, at 10-13, are trying to avoid a sweep and salvage some momentum before the homestand closes, turning to young right-hander J.T. Ginn, who enters with a 1-1 record and a respectable 3.60 ERA. Ginn has shown flashes of promise, but will face his toughest test yet against a Rangers lineup featuring elite contact hitters and power threats throughout the order. This game pits a Texas offense averaging more than 4.8 runs per game against an A’s pitching staff that has struggled to contain rallies and lacks depth in the later innings. The Rangers’ order is spearheaded by slugger Adolis García, who while batting .228, has provided crucial power with a .456 slugging percentage and several key RBIs throughout the series. Rookie Wyatt Langford has been exceptional, hitting .292 with a staggering .625 slugging mark, driving the ball with authority and providing lineup protection behind García and Corey Seager, who has quietly put together a strong campaign with a .286 average and .468 slugging percentage.

Together, they’ve made the Rangers a formidable offensive threat, capable of stringing together rallies and putting pressure on pitchers from the very first inning. Defensively, Texas has played clean baseball, capitalizing on opportunities and limiting errors, which has helped their starters like deGrom stay in control without the added burden of extra outs or unearned runs. If deGrom delivers his typical strike-throwing, swing-and-miss profile, the Rangers will be well-positioned to dictate tempo and maintain command throughout the series finale. The Athletics will need a complete and clean effort to hang with Texas in the finale. Their offense has seen standout contributions from Tyler Soderstrom, slashing .281 with a .607 slugging percentage, and Lawrence Butler (.279 AVG, .442 SLG), who have provided the occasional jolt of power that gives Oakland life. The team’s most consistent performer has been Jacob Wilson, hitting an impressive .337 and showing solid discipline and bat control, making him a reliable table-setter at the top of the lineup. However, inconsistency throughout the rest of the order and a lack of timely hitting with runners in scoring position have stalled many potential rallies this season. For the A’s to be competitive, they must get to deGrom early—something few teams have been able to do—and avoid falling behind, as their bullpen has not shown the resilience to hold close margins once trailing. The pressure will be on J.T. Ginn not only to limit damage but also to navigate the lineup a second or even third time without giving up big innings. In all, this game may come down to whether the A’s can disrupt Texas’ rhythm and force the Rangers into an uncomfortable spot for the first time in the series. If not, expect Texas to capitalize once more and head home with a well-earned sweep.