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Rangers End Scoring Drought with Explosive 8-5 Win Over Athletics

Marcus Semien's four RBIs and a trio of solo homers propel Texas past Oakland in series opener.

Overview

  • Marcus Semien led the Texas Rangers' offense with a three-run homer and four RBIs, breaking open the game in the fifth inning.
  • Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith, and Jake Burger each hit solo home runs as the Rangers tallied their first game of the season with more than six runs.
  • Patrick Corbin improved to 2-0 after allowing two runs over five-plus innings, while Luke Jackson recorded his seventh save with a perfect ninth inning.
  • Athletics starter Osvaldo Bido allowed eight runs over 5 1/3 innings, matching his career high for runs allowed in a single game.
  • Joe Pederson extended his franchise-worst hitless streak to 0-for-41, a notable storyline from the Rangers' early season struggles.