Langford's homer lifts Rangers past Athletics 5-3

The Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 comeback win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. The game was played at the Athletics' home ballpark in Oakland, California. The Rangers trailed 3-0 after the second inning when Athletics rookie Henry Bolte hit a three-run homer. Initially, the umpires called the ball foul, but a replay review showed it scraped the outside of the foul pole, confirming it as a home run. The Rangers chipped away at the deficit, scoring their first run in the fifth inning on a single by Nicky Lopez. In the sixth, Corey Seager drove in another run with a single, and then Wyatt Langford launched a 421-foot home run to left-center field on the very next pitch, giving the Rangers a 4-3 lead. Jarred Kelenic added an insurance run in the ninth as a pinch-hitter. The Rangers' bullpen was stellar, with three relievers combining for 3 1/3 hitless innings, and Jacob Latz earned his 24th save by working two scoreless frames. Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took the loss, allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings while striking out seven. Rangers starter Mackenzie Gore allowed three runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings but did not factor into the decision. The win improved the Rangers' record to 22 comeback victories this season. The two teams were set to conclude their series on Sunday, with Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (0-1, 2.38 ERA) scheduled to face Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (5-4, 5.38 ERA).