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A's Secure Series Win, Kurtz Sets Record
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The Oakland Athletics secured a series win over the Texas Rangers, thanks to an early lead and a strong bullpen performance. Despite squandering several scoring opportunities, the As held on for a 2-1 victory. J.T. Ginn started the game but was sidelined early due to arm soreness. The bullpen, led by Justin Sterner, kept the Rangers at bay, even after Jacob Lopez allowed a run in the sixth. The As left runners stranded throughout the game, but first baseman Nick Kurtz made history with a walk in the ninth, breaking Rickey Hendersons franchise record. Reliever Jack Perkins closed out the game with a clean ninth inning, securing the victory for the first-place As. They now head home to face the Kansas City Royals, with Aaron Civale set to start.
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