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The Athletics celebrate Lawrence Butler's home run against the Astros
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Athletics Capitalize, Take Third Straight from Astros

Athletics 5, Astros 1 HOUSTON (July 26) — There was no letdown for the Green and Gold after Nick Kurtz’s legendary Friday performance, as clutch pitching and capitalization on opponent errors led the Athletics to a 5–1 Saturday evening road win over the Houston Astros. The win gives the Athletics their third straight win and […]

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Marcus Semien of the Rangers stealing second against the Athletics
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Rangers Use Touchdown to Beat Athletics

Rangers 7, Athletics 2 (Nate Miller) ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 21) — The Texas Rangers took their series opener against the Athletics, 7–2, Monday night. Josh Jung and Michael Helman went a long way in helping the Rangers’ cause. The Rangers and Athletics will face off again Tuesday night, with the Rangers going for their second […]

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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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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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