Langford's homer lifts Rangers over Athletics 5-3 in comeback victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

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.
- •Rangers end four-game losing streak with 5-3 win.
- •Langford's sixth-inning homer gives Rangers the lead.
- •Seager, Lopez, and Kelenic record RBIs in the game.
- •Gore allows three runs over 5 2/3 innings pitched.
- •Teams will play final game of series on August 16.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Langford hists go-ahead homer, Rangers beat Athletics 5-3 to end 4-game skid
"Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak. Corey Seager, Nicky Lopez, and Jarred Kelenic each drove in a run in the Rangers' 22nd comeback victory of the season. Mackenzie Gore (7-9) threw 5 2/3 innings.
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