Local News Jonah Heim's clutch hit propels Rangers to 2-1 victory over Athletics in series sweep July 23, 2025 / 9:49 PM CDT / AP CBS News Live CBS News Texas Live Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, who entered the game in the sixth as a pinch-hitter, converged on Wilson. As they came together, Wilson dropped his head and arms as the ball dropped

Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out.

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Jacob deGrom struck out nine and allowed a leadoff homer in six solid innings, and Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Adolis García homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday night. The All-Star right-hander opted not to pitch in the Midsummer Classic and settled down quickly after allowing a homer to Lawrence Butler at the start. DeGrom retired 10 straight A's at one point and allowed just three hits while throwing 86 pitches, 60 for strikes.

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The Athletics placed highlight-reel center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured Tuesday due to a right adductor strain. Clarke underwent an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity. The Athletics also placed infielder Max Muncy (fractured right hand) on the IL on Tuesday. A's manager Mark Kotsay said Clarke would be sidelined at least two weeks before being able to start his rehab.

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The MLB community learned over the weekend that a former relief pitcher died unexpectedly at 63 years old. Jeff Bittiger played in the MLB from 1986-89. He suited up for the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox, owning a 4-6 record with a 4.77 ERA. The New Jersey ...

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Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke is headed to the injured list for the foreseeable future with a Grade 2 right adductor strain.