Shea Langeliers delivered one of the most powerful swings of the MLB season, launching a 467-foot, two-run home run to lead the Athletics to a 6–5 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The blast currently the longest in the majors this year helped the A’s move into sole possession of first place in the American League West for the first time since June 2021.
The victory marked the team’s seventh in their last eight games, continuing a strong early-season surge. Langeliers said he knew the ball was gone off the bat, describing the clean contact as hitting the “sweet spot.” Confident in the team’s direction, he emphasized their belief in maintaining consistency across the full 162-game schedule.
Jacob Wilson also contributed with a two-run homer, while reliever Joel Kuhnel secured the win by retiring all four batters he faced to earn his third save. Manager Mark Kotsay praised Kuhnel’s ability to handle extended relief work in a high-pressure moment.
For Texas, Corey Seager and Jake Burger accounted for all five runs with home runs, but the Rangers managed just five hits overall. Manager Skip Schumaker took responsibility for the loss, pointing to a key in-game decision that put reliever Cole Winn previously scoreless in eight outings in a tough spot, leading to decisive home runs.
The Athletics, now 10–8, hold a one-game lead over Texas heading into Thursday’s series finale in West Sacramento. The Rangers will send Jack Leiter (1–1, 4.91 ERA) to the mound, while the A’s counter with Jacob Lopez (1–1, 7.43 ERA), who has struggled with control despite picking up a win in his last outing.
Leave a Reply