Bolte’s first career multihomer game leads Athletics over Rangers

Arlington, Texas — Henry Bolte recorded his first career multi‑home‑run game as the Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 9‑2 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Globe Life Field. Bolte opened the scoring in the third inning with a two‑run, game‑tying home run. Zack Gelof followed with a solo shot to put Oakland ahead 3‑2. In the fourth, Bolte launched his eighth homer of the season, another two‑run blast to right‑field, extending the lead to 5‑2. Jonah Heim, making his first appearance at Globe Life Field after playing for the Rangers from 2020‑25, added a solo home run to push the Athletics’ advantage to 6‑2. Alika Williams capped the offensive outburst with a two‑run homer in the fifth and an RBI triple in the seventh, helping Oakland avoid a three‑game sweep. The Athletics scored nine unanswered runs after the Rangers’ early two‑run tally. On the mound, Jacob Lopez (6‑4) worked six innings, surrendering two runs on six hits while striking out seven. Over his last ten starts Lopez holds a 2.28 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 51 1⁄3 innings. For Texas, Ezequiel Durán and Justin Foscue each contributed solo home runs; Durán’s blast marked his first career leadoff homer. Cody Bradford (0‑4) allowed five runs—all via home runs—in four innings of work. The Athletics have announced plans to relocate to Las Vegas for the 2028 season, opening play at a new ballpark on the Strip. Looking ahead, Oakland will send right‑hander Jack Perkins (3‑10, 6.42 ERA) to the mound for the opener of a three‑game series against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.