Athletics Nation · Aug 5, 2020
Game Thread #11: Oakland A’s vs. Texas Rangers
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty ImagesRead more about this game at our Jesus Luzardo Day post.
The 22-year-old lefty top prospect Luzardo is making his first MLB start tonight. He’s thrown a handful of excellent innings in the majors, but they’ve all come out of the bullpen as a reliever. Now he takes his proper place in the rotation, and begins his hopeful climb toward acedom.
The A’s faced Rangers starter Lance Lynn four times last year. Twice he threw quality starts, once he was alright, and the other time Oakland tagged him for eight runs.
First pitch is 6:10 p.m., with the following options to watch or listen:
A’s lineup (home)
SS Marcus Semien (R)
CF Ramon Laureano (R)
1B Matt Olson (L)