OAKLAND, Calif. - The Rangers did not need newly appointed closer Sam Dyson in his first day on the job Wednesday.
They dropped behind early and did not challenge in an 8-1 loss to Oakland at the Coliseum. The Athletics swept the three-game series.
Dyson never budged from his spot in the bullpen. That will change the next time the Rangers take a lead into the ninth inning.
He's the closer now, replacing the struggling Shawn Tolleson.
Dyson has done well in his role of getting leads through the seventh and eighth innings. Having to get the final out brings a whole new level of scrutiny.