A’s Winning Streak Ends as Rangers Halt Losing Skid

A’s Winning Streak Ends as Rangers Halt Losing Skid
Adolis Garcia greets Texas Rangers teammate Josh Smith after both scored against the Oakland A's and starting pitcher Ross Stripling (R) in Arlington, Texas, on April 10, 2024. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo
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ARLINGTON, Texas—Cody Bradford struck out seven in another strong start, Adolis García had a two-run single among his three hits, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6–2 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Oakland’s Shea Langeliers struck out twice and grounded out against Bradford, his former college batterymate 100 miles south at Baylor University in Waco. Langeliers finished 0 for 4 one night after having become the first A’s starting catcher in 99 years with a three-homer game.