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.