Oakland Athletics routs Texas Rangers 8-1
Game Summary
Oakland Athletics cruised to a blowout victory over Texas Rangers, 8-1. The game tilted early and never looked back.
The turning point came in the top of the 1st. Oakland Athletics pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Carlos Cortes led Oakland Athletics's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI. Oakland Athletics reliever Luis Medina threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Josh Jung led Texas Rangers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Texas Rangers reliever Cal Quantrill threw 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Oakland Athletics starter Luis Severino: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (98 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.75 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.3 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (86 pitches). 4 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 6.00).
Hitting Analysis
Oakland Athletics: 9 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.250). 5 extra-base hits (5 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Nick Kurtz (2-for-4, 1 HR), Carlos Cortes (2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Jeff McNeil (2-for-4), Zack Gelof (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
Texas Rangers: 7 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.241).
Multi-hit games: Corey Seager (2-for-4), Josh Smith (2-for-3).