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Rangers Kick Off Strong with Early Homers 
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The Texas Rangers squared off against the Oakland Athletics and took the win with a final score of 3-2. The game started quietly with both teams unable to score in the first inning. However, the bottom of the second saw some action when Nathaniel Lowe singled to left, followed by Jonah Heim's two-run homer, putting the Rangers ahead 2-0! What a way to spark some excitement early on! 
Oakland's Butler and Rooker Equalize the Game 
The Athletics weren't going to back down easily. In the top of the fourth, Lawrence Butler homered to right, cutting the Rangers' lead to 2-1. They tied the game in the sixth inning with Rooker doubling to right, driving in Butler. It was knotted up at 2-2 and the game tightened up from there! Late-Inning Drama and Rangers' Walk-Off Win! 
As we headed into the bottom of the ninth, the game was still tied at 2-2. Nathaniel Lowe got things moving when he was hit by a pitch, followed by a single from Carson Kelly. Ezequiel Duran ran for Lowe, setting up the stage perfectly. The bases were loaded after Travis Jankowski walked, and the hero of the night, Leody Taveras, singled to center, allowing Duran to score. It was a nail-biting finish, but the Rangers walked away with a 3-2 victory over the Athletics. What a game! 
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Rangers (August 31st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |