Nick Kurtz's 1st-inning home run lifts Athletics over Texas Rangers

How the game turned

The Rangers trailed 3-0 when Josh Jung doubled home Corey Seager in the 4th, cutting the Athletics' lead to 3-1.

The Athletics scored in 3 of their 9 offensive innings. The 1st brought 3 runs, the club's largest total in an inning. The Texas Rangers went scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The Athletics won by 7 runs.

The first turn for the Athletics

The Athletics led 6-1 when Zack Gelof hit a two-run home run in the 9th, extending the Athletics' lead to 8-1.

How the Athletics hit

Nick Kurtz collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Carlos Cortes went 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 4 RBIs. Zack Gelof finished 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. Tyler Soderstrom had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, and 1 RBI. The Athletics got 9 hits from 5 batters. They also drew 1 walk. 5 hits went for extra bases.

Kurtz's season line after the game: a .253 average, 5 home runs, and 12 RBIs. Rangers hitter Josh Jung collected 1 hit across 4 at-bats with 1 double and 1 RBI.

Pitching

Over 6⅔ innings, Luis Severino used 98 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 1 run, walking 1 and striking out 5. 4 pitchers combined for the Athletics' 9 innings on 135 pitches, allowing 8 hits and 1 walk with 7 strikeouts.

Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi worked 6 innings on 86 pitches, allowing 6 hits and 6 runs, walking 1 and striking out 3.

Club record

The Athletics closed April 24, 2026 at 14-12, 1st in the division. The Athletics ranked 4th in the league with a .538 winning percentage.