Rangers Rout Athletics Behind Burger, Eovaldi

Texas slugger hits two homers, while pitcher tosses seven scoreless innings

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:49am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the players, field, and action.The Rangers' offensive firepower and strong pitching performance overwhelm the Athletics in a divisional matchup.West Sacramento Today

The Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Monday night, powered by a strong offensive performance from Jake Burger and a dominant pitching outing from Nathan Eovaldi. Burger hit two home runs and drove in four runs, while Eovaldi pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Rangers to victory.

Why it matters

The win helps the Rangers maintain their position in the American League West division race, as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2024. For the Athletics, the loss continues a disappointing season as they struggle to find consistency on both sides of the ball.

The details

Burger's two-homer game highlighted the Rangers' offensive outburst, as the slugger continued his breakout season. Eovaldi, meanwhile, kept the Athletics' lineup in check, allowing just four hits and striking out six batters over his seven innings of work.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 14, 2026 in West Sacramento, California.

The players

Jake Burger

A power-hitting infielder for the Texas Rangers who is having a standout season.

Nathan Eovaldi

A veteran starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers who delivered a dominant outing on the mound.

Texas Rangers

The professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas that competes in the American League West division.

Oakland Athletics

The professional baseball team based in Oakland, California that competes in the American League West division.

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The takeaway

The Rangers' victory showcases their offensive firepower and strong starting pitching, which will be crucial as they aim to secure a playoff spot in the competitive American League West.