Brandon Nimmo has 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Rangers beat A's 8-5 to close gap on Astros in AL West

Brandon Nimmo had an impressive night at the plate, collecting four hits and contributing five RBIs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics 8-5. The performance by Nimmo helped the Rangers close the gap on the Houston Astros in the AL West, pulling them within one game of the division leaders. The Athletics suffered a 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox, which was one of many defeats for the team.

Corey Seager was a standout performer for the Rangers, scoring three times and contributing to Nimmo's RBIs. Seager doubled twice and drove in five runs, including a crucial two-run single in the fifth inning and two sacrifice flies in the sixth inning. Jeff McNeil added to the Rangers' offensive output with a two-run homer in the ninth inning.

For the Athletics, Jeff McNeil hit a two-run home run in the ninth frame as they struggled to find consistency, having endured multiple losing streaks in recent months. MacKenzie Gore allowed only one run over 5 1/3 innings, while Jacob Latz delivered a crucial save after Texas turned a 5-1 deficit into a save situation. The Athletics struggled to make errors, hitting 11 times while making seven mistakes, and stranded 14 runners.

Brady Basso was replaced early due to poor performance, allowing four hits and two runs in the game. Ezequiel Duran made a spectacular diving stop on a one-hopper to preserve a lead in the fourth inning. The Athletics lost another crucial game, setting up a second consecutive pair of lefty starters for Texas in their pursuit of a series sweep against the Athletics.