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Texas Rangers at Athletics

MLBAugust 31, 2025Sutter Health Park

RangersArlingtonTEXWon71-67

Rangers 9, Athletics 6

Final
AthleticsSacramentoATH63-75
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
TEX210020211990
ATH000000051692

W Jacob deGromL J.T. Ginn

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Josh Smith walks.
  2.  Wyatt Langford strikes out swinging.
  3.  Joc Pederson homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Josh Smith scores.TEX 69%
  4.  Adolis García lines out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  5.  Rowdy Tellez called out on strikes.

Bot 1st

  1.  Lawrence Butler lines out to pitcher Jacob deGrom.
  2.  Jacob Wilson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Josh Smith, deflected by second baseman Ezequiel Duran.
  3.  Brent Rooker flies out to right fielder Adolis García.
  4.  Tyler Soderstrom grounds out, second baseman Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 2nd

  1.  Josh Jung homers (13) on a fly ball to left center field.TEX 81%
  2.  Jonah Heim grounds out, second baseman Zack Gelof to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.
  3.  Ezequiel Duran grounds out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.
  4.  Michael Helman pops out to third baseman Brett Harris in foul territory.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Carlos Cortes strikes out swinging.
  2.  Colby Thomas called out on strikes.
  3.  Willie MacIver lines out to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 3rd

  1.  Josh Smith singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  2.  Wyatt Langford flies out to center fielder Lawrence Butler.
  3.  Joc Pederson grounds out softly, first baseman Tyler Soderstrom to second baseman Zack Gelof. Josh Smith to 2nd.
  4.  Adolis García grounds out, second baseman Zack Gelof to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Brett Harris strikes out swinging.
  2.  Zack Gelof grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.
  3.  Lawrence Butler walks.
  4.  Jacob Wilson singles on a line drive to right fielder Adolis García. Lawrence Butler to 2nd.
  5.  Brent Rooker flies out to center fielder Michael Helman.

Top 4th

  1.  Rowdy Tellez grounds out to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.
  2.  Josh Jung strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jonah Heim strikes out swinging.

Bot 4th

  1.  Tyler Soderstrom grounds out, second baseman Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.
  2.  Carlos Cortes called out on strikes.
  3.  Colby Thomas flies out to right fielder Adolis García.

Top 5th

  1.  Ezequiel Duran grounds out, pitcher J.T. Ginn to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.
  2.  Michael Helman walks.
  3.  Josh Smith doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Colby Thomas. Michael Helman scores.TEX 92%
  4.  Wyatt Langford grounds out, third baseman Brett Harris to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.
  5.  Joc Pederson doubles (9) on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Josh Smith scores.
  6.  Adolis García strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Willie MacIver called out on strikes.
  2.  Brett Harris grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.
  3.  Zack Gelof strikes out swinging.

Top 6th

  1.  Rowdy Tellez strikes out swinging.
  2.  Josh Jung called out on strikes.
  3.  Jonah Heim grounds out, second baseman Zack Gelof to first baseman Tyler Soderstrom.

Bot 6th

  1.  Lawrence Butler called out on strikes.
  2.  Jacob Wilson grounds out softly, pitcher Luis Curvelo to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.
  3.  Brent Rooker grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 7th

  1.  Ezequiel Duran singles on a soft ground ball to catcher Willie MacIver.
  2.  Michael Helman reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Elvis Alvarado. Ezequiel Duran to 2nd.
  3.  Josh Smith walks. Ezequiel Duran to 3rd. Michael Helman to 2nd.
  4.  Wyatt Langford walks. Ezequiel Duran scores. Michael Helman to 3rd. Josh Smith to 2nd.
  5.  Joc Pederson strikes out swinging.
  6.  Adolis García singles on a ground ball to right fielder Colby Thomas. Michael Helman scores. Josh Smith to 3rd. Wyatt Langford to 2nd.
  7.  Rowdy Tellez strikes out swinging.
  8.  Josh Jung strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Tyler Soderstrom flies out sharply to center fielder Michael Helman.
  2.  Carlos Cortes called out on strikes.
  3.  Athletics challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Colby Thomas grounds out, third baseman Josh Jung to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 8th

  1.  Jonah Heim walks.
  2.  Ezequiel Duran strikes out swinging.
  3.  Michael Helman walks. Jonah Heim to 2nd.
  4.  Josh Smith walks. Jonah Heim to 3rd. Michael Helman to 2nd.
  5.  Wyatt Langford out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Colby Thomas. Jonah Heim scores. Michael Helman to 3rd.
  6.  Joc Pederson flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

Bot 8th

  1.  Willie MacIver strikes out swinging.
  2.  Brett Harris singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Helman.
  3.  Zack Gelof singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Brett Harris to 2nd.
  4.  Lawrence Butler singles on a line drive to right fielder Adolis García. Brett Harris to 3rd. Zack Gelof to 2nd.
  5.  Jacob Wilson doubles (19) on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford, deflected by center fielder Michael Helman. Brett Harris scores. Zack Gelof scores. Lawrence Butler to 3rd.
  6.  Brent Rooker grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Lawrence Butler scores. Jacob Wilson to 3rd.
  7.  Tyler Soderstrom doubles (27) on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Jacob Wilson scores.
  8.  Carlos Cortes doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael Helman. Tyler Soderstrom scores.
  9.  Colby Thomas grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 9th

  1.  Adolis García singles on a line drive to right fielder Colby Thomas.
  2.  Rowdy Tellez flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
  3.  Josh Jung doubles (16) on a fly ball to center fielder Lawrence Butler. Adolis García scores.
  4.  Jonah Heim flies out to center fielder Lawrence Butler. Josh Jung to 3rd.
  5.  Ezequiel Duran flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

Bot 9th

  1.  Willie MacIver strikes out swinging.
  2.  JJ Bleday walks.
  3.  Zack Gelof strikes out swinging.
  4.  Lawrence Butler doubles (29) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael Helman. JJ Bleday scores.
  5.  Jacob Wilson grounds out to first baseman Rowdy Tellez.

Top 1st

  1.  TEX 2, ATH 0Joc Pederson homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Josh Smith scores.TEX 69%

Top 2nd

  1.  TEX 3, ATH 0Josh Jung homers (13) on a fly ball to left center field.TEX 81%

Top 5th

  1.  TEX 4, ATH 0Josh Smith doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Colby Thomas. Michael Helman scores.TEX 92%
  2.  TEX 5, ATH 0Joc Pederson doubles (9) on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Josh Smith scores.

Top 7th

  1.  TEX 6, ATH 0Wyatt Langford walks. Ezequiel Duran scores. Michael Helman to 3rd. Josh Smith to 2nd.
  2.  TEX 7, ATH 0Adolis García singles on a ground ball to right fielder Colby Thomas. Michael Helman scores. Josh Smith to 3rd. Wyatt Langford to 2nd.

Top 8th

  1.  TEX 8, ATH 0Wyatt Langford out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Colby Thomas. Jonah Heim scores. Michael Helman to 3rd.

Bot 8th

  1.  TEX 8, ATH 2Jacob Wilson doubles (19) on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford, deflected by center fielder Michael Helman. Brett Harris scores. Zack Gelof scores. Lawrence Butler to 3rd.
  2.  TEX 8, ATH 3Brent Rooker grounds out, shortstop Josh Smith to first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Lawrence Butler scores. Jacob Wilson to 3rd.
  3.  TEX 8, ATH 4Tyler Soderstrom doubles (27) on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Jacob Wilson scores.
  4.  TEX 8, ATH 5Carlos Cortes doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael Helman. Tyler Soderstrom scores.

Top 9th

  1.  TEX 9, ATH 5Josh Jung doubles (16) on a fly ball to center fielder Lawrence Butler. Adolis García scores.

Bot 9th

  1.  TEX 9, ATH 6Lawrence Butler doubles (29) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Michael Helman. JJ Bleday scores.

Win probability

Top 1st · Biggest swing #1 · TEX 2–0 ATH

Joc Pederson homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Josh Smith scores.

See it in the scoring summary
TEX 69%TEX +19 pts

Game leaders

RangersArlington

AthleticsSacramento

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Josh Smith SS2221030.257
Wyatt Langford LF3002011.250
Joc Pederson DH5123101.177
Adolis García RF5121001.237
Rowdy Tellez 1B5000003.224
Josh Jung 3B5122103.259
Jonah Heim C4100011.220
Ezequiel Duran 2B5110001.221
Michael Helman CF2200020.267
Totals369992711

2B: Smith, Pederson, Jung.HR: Pederson, Jung.RBI: Smith, Langford 2, Pederson 3, García, Jung 2.SB: Helman.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Jacob deGrom W5.020016792.69
Luis Curvelo2.000002224.96
Caleb Boushley0.144401205.93
Shawn Armstrong0.221100122.55
Phil Maton1.011112293.04

Video

3:13Rangers vs. Athletics HighlightsMLB video
1:31A's erupt for five runs in the 8th inning1:17Jacob deGrom's six-strikeout start1:03J.T Ginn's seven strikeouts 0:18Josh Jung's RBI double
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