A’s out-hit Rangers in 6-5 victory

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Shea Langeliers #23 of the Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the six inning at Sutter Health Park on April 15, 2026 in Sacramento, California. All players are wearing the #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Thearon W.

Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Jackie Robinson Day, it would be the A’s who’d strike first. Tyler Soderstrom’s opposite field double brought home Carlos Cortes. This would be the first time in 2026 that the A’s filled the box score in the first inning.

They were the only team who hadn’t done so this season. 🚨 THE A'S HAVE SCORED IN THE FIRST INNING 🚨 pic. twitter.

com/2yAmqtU2tF — Athletics on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) April 16, 2026 Off the bat, it kind’ve looked like Ezequiel Durán had the play but he’d lose it on the jump at the warning track. A quick recovery from the Rangers’ left fielder prevented Soderstrom from advancing any further than second base. The A’s would strand him there to end the first inning.