Overview

• The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the opener of a four-game series at Globe Life Field, marking their fourth consecutive one-run victory.
• Athletics starter JP Sears improved to 4-2, striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings while allowing just one run and five hits.
• Tyler Soderstrom's two-run double in the fifth inning proved decisive, driving in Gio Urshela and Brent Rooker after a leadoff double and a walk.
• Texas starter Patrick Corbin allowed two runs on seven hits across 4 2/3 innings, but the Rangers' offense failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving the bases loaded in the sixth inning.
• The Rangers, who rank last in MLB in runs scored, have now lost seven of their last ten games and scored only 12 runs in their past six contests.