US EditionCarlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers
Carlos Cortes drove in both runs and Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded jam as Oakland won its rubber game.
- On Sunday, the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 2-1 in Arlington, with Carlos Cortes driving in both runs via a two-run triple in the first inning.
- Athletics starter Ginn exited early with right arm soreness in the fourth inning while holding a 2-0 lead, forcing the bullpen into action.
- Reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the sixth inning, striking out Danny Jansen and Sam Haggerty before Jack Perkins earned the save.
- Nick Kurtz set an Athletics franchise record with at least one walk in 16 consecutive games, while designated hitter Brent Rooker returned after missing 14 games with injury.
- The Texas Rangers host the Yankees on Monday with Jack Leiter scheduled to start, while the Athletics return home Tuesday to open a series against Kansas City.
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Cortes’ triple, Sterner’s clutch pitching lift Athletics back into first place
arlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the rubber game of their series Sunday.
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Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers
Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the rubber game of their series.
Rangers and Athletics play to decide series winner - The Morning Sun
Athletics (14-13, first in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (14-13, second in the AL West)Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 2:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.74 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (1-1, 3.48 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)LINE: Rangers -129, Athletics +109; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers and Athletics meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Texas has a 6-5 rec…
Athletics Squeak Past Rangers - Sport Relay
Athletics 2, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 26) — Despite several scoring opportunities, the Texas Rangers fell short, 2–1, in their series finale against the Athletics Sunday afternoon. A two-run triple by Carlos Cortes in the first inning helped seal the series victory for the Athletics. Starting Monday, the Rangers host the New York Yankees for three to close out their nine-game homestand. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm Central at Glob…
Carlos Cortes connected a triple of two runs in the first inning, relevista Justin Sterner stepped out of a quagmire with full bases and no outs to preserve an advantage of a race in the sixth, and the Atléticos beat the Texas Rangers by 2-1 on Sunday in the decisive game of their series.
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