Piscotty homerss, A’s blank Rangers 2-0 to avoid sweep


              Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen, left, throws to first base after forcing Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien out at second during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
            
              Oakland Athletics' Cole Irvin pitches against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
            
              Texas Rangers third baseman Charlie Culberson (11) catches a pop out in foul territory hit by Oakland Athletics' Austin Allen during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
            
              Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, top, waits for the ball before tagging out Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp (5) attempting to steal second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Piscotty homerss, A’s blank Rangers 2-0 to avoid sweep