Langford's homer lifts Rangers over Athletics 5-3 in comeback victory

Wyatt Langford hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on August 15 in West Sacramento. The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Rangers. Corey Seager, Nicky Lopez, and Jarred Kelenic also contributed with RBIs. Mackenzie Gore pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs while the Rangers' bullpen recorded 3 1/3 hitless innings, with Jacob Latz earning the save. The Athletics' Henry Bolte hit a three-run homer in the second inning, which was initially ruled a foul ball before review confirmed it was not. The teams will meet again on August 16 for the final game of the series.

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