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Pederson and Jung Hit HRs, deGrom Has 6 Ks as Rangers Beat A’s 9-6 to Sweep Series

The Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-6 on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in West Sacramento to complete a three-game series sweep.
The sweep followed strong hitting from Joc Pederson and Josh Jung and dominant pitching by Jacob deGrom, who had been winless in his previous five starts.
Pederson hit a home run and brought in three runs, Jung launched his 13th homer of the season, and deGrom pitched five shutout innings while fanning six and allowing just two hits.
The Rangers extended their winning streak to five games and improved to eight wins in nine tries, while the Athletics dropped their third straight and fell behind in their upcoming schedule.
The sweep marked the Athletics' ninth series loss this season and the Rangers' first road sweep of the year, suggesting momentum for Texas and continued struggles for Oakland.

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Pederson and Jung hit HRs, deGrom has 6 Ks as Rangers beat A's 9-6 to sweep series

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