ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Olson prepped for the Home Run Derby by hitting two of Oakland’s four homers, Chris Bassitt allowed one run in seven innings, and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Sunday. Oakland hit eight homers in two days, with back-to-back homers in the second inning of both games. Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, July 11, 2021. ... That’s not what instant replay’s designed for.”On Ramón Laureano’s subsequent grounder to second, Dreckman called a double play, but Oakland successfully challenged the out at first. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...SHORT HOPSIt was the Athletics’ first series win since sweeping the Los Angeles Angels from June 14-16.

Source: thestar July 11, 2021 21:38 UTC