The AL West lead is on the line when the Texas Rangers host the Athletics for a three-game series that starts on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. On paper, it’s an even matchup. The Rangers (13-12) and the Athletics (13-12) have the same record and a 1.5 game cushion on the Los Angeles Angels (12-14). Texas won its last game while the Athletics lost their last game. Both teams have won five of their last 10 games. It doesn’t get much more even than that. The Seattle Mariners (11-15) are 2.5 games back while the Houston Astros (10-16) are 3.5 games back. By Sunday, either the Rangers or the Athletics will be leading the division. The two teams met last week on the Rangers ’ 10-day, 10-game road trip and split a four-game series in Sacramento. The winner of the series will have a 4-3 lead in the season series with six more games remaining. Plus, the Rangers will be wearing their new Rangers City Connect jerseys in a game for the first time on Friday. Rangers Lineup vs.…