Bolte's Two Homers Power A's to 9-2 Victory Over Rangers

Bolte Powers Athletics to Victory

Miles Bolte drove in two runs with his home run to right center in the third inning, helping the Oakland Athletics secure a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The away team capitalized on early momentum, with their first two runs coming from solo home runs by Duran and Foscue in the first and second innings, respectively.

Bolte’s two-run shot tied the game at 2-2 before the Athletics extended their lead in the same frame.

Scoring Breakdown

The Athletics added to their lead in the fourth inning when Bolte hit his second home run of the game to right field, bringing in Serven to make the score 5-2. The offensive surge continued in the fifth, where Heim hit a solo home run to center, and Williams drove in McNeil with a two-run shot to left.

The final run of the game was scored in the seventh inning when Williams doubled to right, allowing McNeil to cross the plate. The Rangers managed only two runs, both from solo home runs by Duran and Foscue.

Pitching Performance

Jacob Lopez earned the win for the Athletics, pitching six innings while allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out seven batters. Geoff Hartlieb followed with two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one strikeout. Hogan Harris closed the game with one scoreless inning, striking out two batters without allowing a hit or a walk.

For the Texas Rangers, Cody Bradford took the loss after four innings, allowing seven hits and five earned runs. Robby Ahlstrom pitched one inning, allowing three hits and three earned runs. Jordan Montgomery entered with three innings pitched, allowing three hits and one earned run, while Ben Peoples finished the game with one inning pitched, allowing one hit and two walks.

Final Records

The Texas Rangers drop to a 69-71 record, while the Athletics remain at 54-86. The game was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 23,801.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816779