Rangers Snap Four-Game Losing Streak in Sacramento

Rangers End Skid in Sacramento

The Texas Rangers traveled to Sacramento and secured a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Sunday, August 16, effectively ending their four-game losing streak. The win improved the Rangers' record to 61-63, while the host Athletics fell to 48-75. The game featured two home runs and strong pitching performances from both staffs, with the Rangers ultimately outlasting the Athletics in the final frame.

Scoring Sequence

The Rangers jumped out to an early lead in the second inning. Logan Bolte hit a three-run home run to left field, carrying the ball 341 feet. This drive scored Michael Serven and Josh Williams, giving the visitors a 3-0 advantage.

An umpire review confirmed the call on the field. The Athletics responded in the fifth inning when Lopez singled to center field, allowing Burger to score and narrowing the gap to 3-1. In the sixth, Seager singled to center, plating Nimmo for a 3-2 lead.

However, Langford hit a two-run home run to left center, traveling 421 feet, which scored Seager and restored the Rangers' lead to 4-3. The final run came in the ninth when Kelenic singled to center, bringing home Carter to make it 5-3.

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 pitched 0.1 scoreless innings, and Jakob Junis pitched one scoreless inning. Jacob Latz recorded the save, striking out two batters in two innings of work while allowing one walk.

For the Athletics, J.T. Ginn took the loss. He pitched six innings, allowing eight hits and four earned runs while striking out seven batters. Brady Basso pitched 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts, and Scott Blewett pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one earned run and one hit while striking out one batter.

Final Records

The Texas Rangers improved to 61-63 with this win, while the Sacramento Athletics dropped to 48-75. The game was played before a crowd of 10,070 at Sutter Health Park. No other statistical details or playoff implications were provided in the official box score summary.

Sources

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