The Texas Rangers used solo home runs from Mitch Moreland and Adrian Beltre in the top of the 10th inning to power past the Oakland A’s for a 6-5 last night.
The Texas Rangers had a chance for their third straight American League West title as the Major League Baseball regular season concluded Wednesday, but fell short as the Oakland Athletics won 9-5.
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-1. Oakland pitcher, Travis Blackley gave up three hits, struck out five and allowed an RBI double to the Rangers Josh Hamilton over six innings to lead the Athletics to victory.
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 in 10 innings. George Kottaras belted a leadoff home run in the 10th to propell the Athletics to victory. With the win, Oakland moved within four games of the AL West lead and two games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for the second AL wild-card spot.