The Athletics faced the Texas Rangers in the series opener of this intradivisional three-game series at Sutter Health Park. This evening, the A’s exorcised some home demons, defeating the Rangers 8-3. Starter Gage Jump delivered a solid performance, while infielder Jeff McNeil led the offense with a four-hit night and the bullpen protected a lead—something that has not happened often this season.
Early Action
Jump worked out of a bases loaded jam in the first inning, although he threw 30 pitches, a total that likely would have been lower if second baseman Donovan Walton had not committed a fielding error that extended the inning.
The A’s went to work immediately...
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