Athletics Beat Rangers, Mark First Winning Months

Brent Rooker hit two home runs, bringing his season total to 33, as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 9-2, marking their first consecutive winning months since 2021. With an August record of 14-11 and a July record of 15-9, the A's have snapped a franchise-record streak of 11 consecutive months with losing records. JJ Bleday contributed a three-run homer that broke a 1-1 tie, while Shea Langeliers added a two-run shot in the ninth. JP Sears pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run, contributing to the A's success. The Rangers, who had recently swept the White Sox, saw their three-game winning streak come to an end. The A's are focused on building momentum as they head into September, aiming to continue their recent progress.