Oakland Athletics News & Updates

The Athletics fell to the Texas Rangers 7-6 in a tightly contested Spring Training matchup that snapped their five-game winning streak, during which they had scored an impressive 51 runs. J.T. Ginn took the mound for the A's but couldn't secure a win against Jack Leiter and Texas. Despite the loss, the real story remains Max Muncy, who continues to shine at the plate and is proving to be the A's best hitter this spring. His bat is hot, but the lingering question is whether his glove can catch up at third base. The A's record now sits at 9-10, and while today wasn't the result they wanted, the offensive firepower is still very much alive as they prepare for future matchups.