Athletics muscle up in first game of doubleheader to beat Rangers

The Athletics snapped a three-game losing streak utilizing extra base power and the luxury of using closer Mason Miller with an five-run lead in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday at the Coliseum. Shea Langeliers drove in five runs with a homer, a homer, triple and double and Miller went the last two scoreless innings to preserve a 9-4 win against the Texas Rangers. The Athletics, who also got home runs from Brett Harris (his third) and Brent Rooker (his ninth), improved to 18-20.