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Gelof and Butler Each Hit Two-Run Homers to Lead the A’s over the Rangers 5-2
Tommy White added his first major-league homer, and Hogan Harris earned his 12th save as Oakland won its first home series since June.
- On Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 in West Sacramento, powered by home runs from Zack Gelof, Lawrence Butler, and Tommy White.
- Victory secured the Athletics' first home series win in West Sacramento since April 28-30, ending a 13-series winless stretch at their current home ballpark.
- Gelof and Butler paced the offense with a 403-foot homer and a 394-foot shot, while White launched his first major league home run in the eighth inning.
- Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip impingement, joining teammates Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz on the sidelines.
- Claiming left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, the Athletics adjusted their roster before upcoming series against the Nationals and Royals.
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[your]NEWSZack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers
Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.The 403-foot opposite-field shot to right field with one out was the utilityman's 14th of the season and third in the …
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Gelof and Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
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