Athletics 8, Texas Rangers 1: Carlos Cortes homered and drove in 4 runs
Carlos Cortes homered and drove in 4 runs, while Luis Severino worked 6⅔ innings in the Athletics' win over the Texas Rangers.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Carlos Cortes homered and drove in 4 runs as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 8-1 on April 24, 2026. Luis Severino worked 6⅔ innings, allowing 1 run on 98 pitches.
The final margin
The Athletics scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 1st, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Texas Rangers scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Athletics finished with 8 runs and a 7-run margin.
In the top of the 1st, Nick Kurtz drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Athletics ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the close of April 24, 2026, the Athletics were 14-12, 1st in the division.
Work with the bats
Carlos Cortes collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs. Zack Gelof went 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Nick Kurtz finished 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Tyler Soderstrom went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. Jeff McNeil finished 2-for-4 with 1 run. The Athletics got 9 hits from 5 batters. They also drew 1 walk. 5 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching in the win
Over 6⅔ innings, Luis Severino used 98 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 1 run, walking 1 and striking out 5. Across 9 innings, the Athletics' staff threw 135 pitches, allowed 8 hits and 1 run, issued 1 walk, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.