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Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Nine as Rangers Surge to 2-0 Series Lead Over Athletics

Featuring deGrom’s six solid innings, the Rangers backed their ace with three solo homers against an injury-racked Oakland squad.

Jul 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Athletics at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jacob deGrom struck out nine batters and allowed one run over six innings in his first start since July 12, improving to 10-2 on the season.
  • Adolis García’s fourth-inning homer tied the game, Marcus Semien’s foul-pole shot gave Texas the lead and Corey Seager’s three-run blast in the seventh secured the 6-2 victory.
  • Texas’s pitching staff leads MLB with a 3.21 team ERA as the Rangers improved to 51-50 and press their push for a postseason berth.
  • Oakland extended its losing streak to three games while placing outfielder Denzel Clarke on the injured list with a right adductor strain expected to sideline him for weeks.
  • The Athletics will hand the ball to left-hander JP Sears in Wednesday’s series finale as Texas looks to complete the sweep.