Athletics DH Carlos Cortes’ two-home run game included one of three hit off Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi during seven pitches to the game’s first four batters as the A’s beat the Rangers 8-1 on Friday night

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Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the rubber game of their series Sunday.

The Texas Rangers have set their lineup for Sunday’s finale with the Athletics in a matinee at Globe Life Field.

The Athletics have activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 games with a right obl

The Athletics announce a roster move involving Brent Rooker right before Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.

The Athletics activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list Sunday and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 games with a right oblique strain.

The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers. Nick Kurtz, Carlos

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