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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws to the Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 24, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

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Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers. Nick Kurtz, Carlos Cortes and Tyler Soderstrom all hit a ball over the outfield wall — just seven pitches into the game – all off 15-season veteran Nathan Eovaldi. Kurtz launched Eovaldi’s first pitch over the right-field wall. Cortes sent another shot to right, and Tyler Soderstrom homered on the first pitch he saw to straight-away center.