Rangers drop final game of series against Athletics 5-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Texas Rangers lost to the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on August 16, making it six losses in their last eight games. The Rangers began strong with a 1-0 lead, but the Athletics quickly answered with two runs in the second inning. The game saw a critical seventh-inning home run off Jakob Junis, who took the loss. Following this defeat, the Rangers endured back-to-back series losses and sit 0.5 games from the final Wild Card spot. Texas will have an off day before facing a crucial nine-game stretch, including six at home.
- •Rangers lost 5-2 to Athletics in the series finale.
- •Texas has dropped six of their last eight games.
- •Jakob Junis took his second loss of the season.
- •Rangers currently 0.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot.
- •Team has an off day on August 17 before a nine-game stretch.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Lose Series to Athletics, Drop Sixth Game in Last Eight
"Late-inning struggles and a stagnant offense doomed the Texas Rangers against the Athletics.
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