Jeff McNeil goes 4 for 5 as the Athletics beat the Rangers 8-3
Jeff McNeil was 4 for 5 with three RBIs including the go-ahead home run as the Athletics snapped a three-game slide with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Lawrence Butler also went deep for the Athletics, who have lost 12 of their last 15 games. A hit batter, a single, and a walk loaded the bases for Carlos Cortes in the first inning, and he drove a 1-2 slider from Kumar Rocker…
Jeff McNeil delivered a stellar performance as the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 8-3 in a thrilling game on Friday night. The Oakland Athletics star went 4 for 5 at the plate, contributing three RBIs, most notably a clutch home run that put his team ahead for good. Lawrence Butler also added to the Athletics' offensive onslaught by hitting a towering homer of his own.
The Athletics' recent three-game losing streak came to an end with this impressive victory. The Rangers, looking to bounce back, fell short as they were held to just four hits on the night and went 1 for 5 with runners in scoring position. The Athletics will look to build on this momentum as they continue their series with the Rangers on Saturday.
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