Rangers edge Athletics 5-3 behind Langford blast

Final Score and Context

The Texas Rangers defeated the Sacramento Athletics 5-3 on Sunday, August 16, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. The victory improved the Rangers' record to 61-63, while the Athletics fell to 48-75. Attendance at the venue was 10,070. This win ended a four-game losing streak for the visiting team.

Game Progression

The Athletics took an early 3-0 lead in the second inning when Michael Bolte hit a three-run home run to left field. The drive carried 341 feet, allowing Serven and Williams to score. An umpire review overturned the initial call on the field regarding this play. The Rangers began their comeback in the fifth inning when a single by Lopez allowed Burger to score, cutting the deficit to 3-1. In the sixth, Seager singled to center to bring in Nimmo, making it 3-2. The momentum shifted decisively later in the sixth when Langford connected with a two-run homer to left center. The ball traveled 421 feet, driving in Seager and giving the Rangers a 4-3 lead. The final run was scored in the ninth inning when Kelenic singled to center, allowing Carter to cross the plate and secure the 5-3 victory.

Pitching Performance

MacKenzie Gore earned the win for the Rangers, pitching 5.2 innings while allowing eight hits and three earned runs. He issued two walks and struck out five batters. Chase Silseth and Jakob Junis both recorded holds, with Silseth pitching 0.1 scoreless innings and Junis pitching one scoreless inning. Jacob Latz secured the save, pitching two scoreless innings with one walk and two strikeouts. For the Athletics, J.T. Ginn took the loss after pitching six innings. He allowed eight hits and four earned runs, striking out seven batters without issuing a walk. Brady Basso pitched 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two. Scott Blewett pitched 1.1 innings, allowing two hits and one earned run while issuing one walk and striking out one.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816546