The Oakland A’s dropped the second game of the series against the Texas Rangers, getting pummeled and losing by a final of 18-3.
The A’s got the scoring started early thanks to a pair of rookies at the top of the lineup. Center fielder Esteury Ruiz hit the fourth pitch of the game for a ground-rule double and second baseman Jordan Diaz brought him in with an opposite-field single:
Off to a good start! pic.twitter.com/LWkEq6ymxj
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) April 22, 2023
A HBP and walk loaded the bases with no outs and Oakland was cooking.