Rangers pound Athletics for fourth straight victory

Published: Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 5:19 am

Rangers Dominate Athletics, Extend Winning Streak

The Texas Rangers continued their impressive run, securing a decisive 9-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night. The Rangers' offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 17 hits and powering their fourth consecutive win and seventh in their last eight games.

Josh Jung led the charge with a strong performance, contributing three hits and two RBIs. Dylan Moore added a two-run homer, and Wyatt Langford also contributed with a solo blast. Adolis Garcia also had a productive night, with three hits and two runs scored. Kyle Higashioka and Michael Helman each chipped in with two hits and two RBIs.

On the mound, Merrill Kelly, recently acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks, delivered a solid performance, allowing three runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings. This improved his record to 2-1 in six starts since joining the Rangers. The win moved Texas closer to the Seattle Mariners in the American League wild-card race.

The Athletics, despite a recent strong stretch, suffered their second consecutive loss. Brent Rooker had a notable performance with a home run among his three hits. Lawrence Butler also homered for the A's. Mason Barnett, making his major league debut for the Athletics, struggled, giving up five runs and eight hits in just over four innings.

The Rangers built an early lead, scoring three runs in the second inning and adding to their advantage in subsequent innings. The Athletics attempted to rally with home runs from Butler and Rooker, but the Rangers' offense proved too potent. The Rangers added two more runs in the seventh and sealed the victory with a two-run homer from Moore in the ninth.

BNN's Perspective: The Rangers' recent success highlights the importance of consistent offensive production and solid pitching. While the Athletics showed flashes of potential, their pitching struggles and the Rangers' hot streak proved to be a difficult combination to overcome. The Rangers' ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain momentum will be key as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

Keywords: Rangers, Athletics, Josh Jung, Dylan Moore, Wyatt Langford, Adolis Garcia, Merrill Kelly, Brent Rooker, Mason Barnett, MLB, Baseball, Victory, Home Run, Hits, RBIs, Winning Streak, American League, Wild Card

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