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There's decent value Thursday on backing the Rangers to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Athletics, particularly in pocketing an insurance run at the price of -115. Texas has blown leads of eight and four runs the past two days, otherwise it could be position to win this series. Veteran Bartolo Colon has faded of late, but he he has been strong against Oakland in allowing just three runs across two starts. A's starter Trevor Cahill hasn't fared well against Texas, and Adrian Beltre is hitting .333 against him with two homers and four doubles.
Bartolo Colon has been showing his age since July started with the Rangers losing all three of his starts with him getting progressively worse allowing a total of 12 runs. The A's are on a five-game win streak and they've won Trevor Cahill's last two starts. Cahill was sharp in his last start, a 4-3 A's win against Madison Bumgarner. Oakland has won 26 of its last 33 games. A's get the win
Bartolo Colon has a 5.95 ERA at night, and over his last two starts batters are hitting .362 against him. Look for the Rangers to fall to 1-8 in their last nine home games as Trevor Cahill (2.95 season ERA) controls this one from the outset.