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Athletics Top Astros as Severino Dominates, Cortes Has Night of Firsts

Athletics 5, Astros 2 HOUSTON (July 24) — Luis Severino allowed two runs across seven innings, taking a shutout into the seventh, as the Athletics downed the first-place Houston Astros, 5–2, in a game that was not as close as the score. Severino only allowed four hits while striking out eight and walking none. The […]

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Rangers Edge Athletics to Complete Sweep

Rangers 2, Athletics 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 23) — (Nate Miller) The Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics Wednesday, beating them, 2–1, in front of a crowd of 27,719. For the second night in a row, Corey Seager was the hero, as he homered again to propel the Rangers to victory. After […]

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Rangers Secure Series Victory over Athletics

Rangers 6, Athletics 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 22) — (Nate Miller) The Texas Rangers took control of Tuesday’s contest, beating the Athletics, 6–2, in front of a crowd of 23,032. They were fueled by home runs by Adolis Garcia, Marcus Semien, and Corey Seager. The Rangers are starting to come to life as they are […]

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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics celebrating with teammates after his home run against the Tigers
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Athletics Blank Tigers behind Kurtz, Lopez

Athletics 3, Tigers 0 The Athletics shut out the host Detroit Tigers, 3–0, Wednesday night behind the hitting and pitching of a pair of rookies. Nick Kurtz gave the game all its scoring on a three-run home run. Jacob Lopez scattered three hits across seven scoreless innings, striking out six, walking one, and hitting one. […]

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Athletics Blank Rangers in Series Finale

Athletics 3, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 1) — The Texas Rangers dropped their series finale to the Athletics, 3–0, on Thursday afternoon. RBI hits by Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson made all the difference for the Athletics on Thursday. Hoping to wipe the memories of this set from their minds, the Rangers will host […]

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Rangers Treat Athletics to a Blowout

Rangers 15, Athletics 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 29) — The Texas Rangers emerged victorious in convincing fashion Tuesday night, trouncing the Athletics, 15–2. It was a team effort, as everyone in the Rangers’ starting lineup had at least one hit. They’ll go for at least a series split Wednesday night with first pitch scheduled for […]

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Brent Rooker of the Athletics being tagged out at home against the Mets
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Alonso, Unearned Runs Doom Athletics, Boost Mets

Mets 7, Athletics 6 The Athletics yielded three unearned runs en route to a 7–6 loss to the New York Mets Friday night in West Sacramento, California. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso led the Mets offense, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a home run. The homer gave the Mets their seventh run. Athletics – […]

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Shea Langeliers and JJ Bleday of the Athletics celebrate a homer against the Rockies
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Athletics Rally, Outslug Rockies; Wilson Hitting Streak at Nine

Athletics 7, Rockies 4 The Athletics notched a three-run outburst in both the sixth and seventh innings for a 7–4 comeback victory over the Colorado Rockies Saturday evening in Denver. It was the Rockies’ sixth consecutive loss. Left-handed starter JP Sears spun his second Quality Start of the season, this time earning the win. Facing […]

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