Joc Pederson sends Texas Rangers past Athletics 9-6

How the game turned

The Athletics trailed 2-0 when Jacob Wilson drove in two with a single in the 5th, tying the game at 2-2.

The Texas Rangers scored in 5 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 9th, when they scored 4 runs. The staff held the Athletics scoreless in 7 of 9 innings. The Texas Rangers finished with 9 runs and a 3-run margin.

The first turn for the Texas Rangers

The Rangers trailed 6-5 when Kyle Higashioka reached on a fielder's choice as Jake Burger scored in the 9th, tying the game at 6-6.

The lineup

Joc Pederson collected 1 hit across 1 at-bat with 2 runs, 1 RBI, and 2 walks. Josh Jung went 3-for-5 with 2 runs, 1 double, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Ezequiel Duran finished 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 1 double, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Josh Smith had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 double, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. The Texas Rangers got 10 hits from 7 batters. They also drew 8 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.

Pederson finished the game batting .220 for the season, with 1 home run, 3 RBIs and a .630 OPS. Athletics hitter Nick Kurtz collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 double, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk.

Pitching support

Over 5⅔ innings, Jack Leiter used 105 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 3 runs, walking 3 and striking out 3. 6 pitchers combined for the Texas Rangers' 9 innings on 169 pitches, allowing 13 hits and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts.

Athletics starter Jacob Lopez worked 5 innings on 85 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs, walking 4 and striking out 5.

Standings

At the close of April 16, 2026, the Texas Rangers were 10-9, 1st in the division. The Rangers ranked 5th in the league with a .526 winning percentage.