The A's scored five times against Rangers starter Derek Holland, totaling four hits off the left-hander in 3 2/3 innings, including a two-run home run off the bat of outfielder Jake Smolinski. Billy Burns chipped in with two doubles, his second resulting in two runs in the fourth.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Chirinos sparks rally: The Rangers had just three singles in the first five innings. But Chirinos led off the sixth with the first of his two home runs. That seemed to bring the Rangers to life as they scored five to tie the game.