Rangers’ Pérez outduels Blackburn, A’s in All-Star matchup


              Texas Rangers' Martin Perez pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, July 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
            
              Texas Rangers' Leody Taveras hits an RBI-single against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, July 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
            
              Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn sits in the dugout after being pulled from a baseball game against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, July 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
            
              Oakland Athletics' Sheldon Neuse (26) reacts after striking out against Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martín Pérez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, July 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Rangers’ Pérez outduels Blackburn, A’s in All-Star matchup