Oakland Athletics defeat the Texas Rangers 9-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Shea Langeliers shines with a two-run homer and career-high five RBIs. A's snap their three-game skid. Marcus Semien homers for the Rangers against his former club.

Langeliers hits a total of three extra-base hits. Brent Rooker adds a three-run drive. J.P. Sears gets the win for the A's. Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen strikes out six, but is hurt by home runs and takes his first road loss of the season.