The A's fell to the Rangers 7-2 on July 23, 2025, as Jacob deGrom dominated and Seager, Semien, & García homered. Can Oakland solve their road woes?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night on the road, another tough result for the Green and Gold. The Oakland Athletics kicked off their series in Texas with a familiar feeling, falling 7-2 to a powerful Rangers lineup that simply had too much firepower. Facing an ace like Jacob deGrom is never easy, but the lopsided loss underscores a bigger issue that's plaguing the team: they just can't seem to find their footing away from the Coliseum.
Over the last 10 road contests, the Athletics' offense has averaged just 3.0 runs per game while the pitching has allowed an average of 6.2 runs.
The story of Tuesday night's game can be told through the Rangers' big three. Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis García all went deep, providing the bulk of the offense. On the mound, Jacob deGrom was his usual dominant self, striking out nine A's batters over six innings of work. The only real blemish against him was a leadoff homer, but the Oakland offense went silent after that, unable to string together any meaningful threats against the Rangers' ace or their bullpen. The loss drops the A's to 42-60, firmly entrenched in 5th place in the AL West.
While one loss to a division rival is just that, it's part of a concerning pattern. The A's struggles on the road are becoming a defining characteristic of their season. The statistics from their last ten games away from home are stark: the offense is sputtering, averaging a meager 3.0 runs per game. Meanwhile, the pitching and defense have been unable to keep opponents in check, surrendering a hefty 6.2 runs per game. It's a recipe for disaster and a trend Mark Kotsay's squad desperately needs to reverse.
For fans hoping for a shake-up to spark the team, Wednesday was a quiet day. There were no roster moves, injury updates, or major news out of the farm system. The front office and coaching staff remain in place, with the last significant transaction being Ken Waldichuk's return from the IL on July 19. While stability can be a good thing, the lack of moves on a day after a tough loss leaves the current squad to figure out how to solve their road issues on their own.
With two more games in Arlington, the A's have an immediate chance to right the ship. The challenge is immense, but finding a way to generate more offense and tighten up the pitching on the road is paramount. As the trade deadline inches closer, every game carries more weight, not just for the standings, but for the front office's evaluation of this roster. All eyes will be on the team tomorrow to see if they can punch back and steal a win in Texas.
