Jacob deGrom pitches seven shutout innings in Rangers win over Athletics

Jacob deGrom threw seven shutout innings to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-1 victory over the Athletics at Globe Life Field on Monday night. The Rangers ace allowed only one hit and struck out eight batters, retiring 17 consecutive hitters following a leadoff single by Lawrence Butler in the second inning. Texas backed deGrom with a consistent offensive performance, scoring two runs in the second, one in the third, one in the fourth, three in the fifth, and a final run in the eighth. Manager Skip Schumaker noted the performance provided the team with the complete win they sought following their recent road trip. deGrom relied on an increased usage of his sinker throughout the outing to secure his latest start. The victory serves as a positive finish to the month of August for the Rangers pitching staff.

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