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The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 2–1 on April 26 at Globe Life Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Oakland's pitching staff dominated, striking out 10 Rangers batters while allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 4.42 ERA despite the victory. The Rangers managed only 6 hits with a .237 batting average and a meager .698 OPS, striking out 10 times while failing to drive in a run despite drawing 5 walks. Oakland's offense proved marginally more efficient, collecting 10 hits with a .709 OPS and 2 RBIs to secure the narrow win. The Rangers' inability to convert scoring opportunities—evidenced by zero RBIs despite five walks—proved costly in a game decided by a single run, highlighting offensive struggles for both clubs. The Athletics' pitching edge and slightly superior contact rates proved decisive in this defensive battle.