Ninth-inning home runs lift Athletics over Rangers
- On April 30, 2025, the Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 7-1 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- The Athletics took the lead after small ball in the third inning, with Jacob Wilson's bunt single scoring JJ Bleday and Adolis Garcia later driving in Marcus Semien to tie the game 1-1.
- Pitchers Luis Severino and Nathan Eovaldi each allowed one run while Severino gave up eight hits over five innings and Eovaldi struck out eight over six innings without walks.
- In the ninth inning, Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer followed by Lawrence Butler's first career grand slam to secure the Athletics' 7-1 win.
- The Athletics secured their second victory in the series, boosting their record to six wins in eight games, while the Rangers struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, managing just one hit in 11 chances with runners on base and leaving 11 players stranded.
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Ninth-inning home runs lift Athletics over Rangers
Brent Rooker lined a two-run tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with a grand slam as the Athletics turned it on late to beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. Rooker was the…
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