JP Sears Throws No-Hitter into Seventh Inning as Athletics Beat Rangers 1-0

In a thrilling pitching duel, JP Sears led the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the Texas Rangers with a dominant performance on Thursday. Sears carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before Adolis García broke it up with a single. Despite the hit, Sears was pulled after an impressive outing, striking out five batters, including the 2023 World Series MVP Corey Seager.

The lone run of the game came from Seth Brown, who blasted a homer to right field, providing the only offense needed for the A’s to secure the win. The Rangers’ Jon Gray also had a strong outing, giving up only two singles and Brown’s homer while recording nine strikeouts.

The game featured some defensive gems as well, with a bizarre inning-ending double play in the seventh inning that showcased the Rangers’ fielding skills. Despite the loss, the Rangers put up a strong defensive effort, limiting the A’s to just one run.

The victory marked the first time this season that the Rangers were shut out, a tough loss for the World Series champions. The A’s rookie catcher Kyle McCann also had a memorable moment, recording his first major league hit with a single in the third inning.

Looking ahead, the A’s will send RHP Paul Blackburn to the mound to face the Washington Nationals, while the Rangers will have RHP Dane Dunning take on the Houston Astros in a rematch of the ALCS teams. Both teams will be looking to build on their performances and secure more wins in the upcoming series.