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Langeliers' record homer powers A's past Rangers
16 Apr
Summary
- Langeliers hit the longest home run of the season at 467 feet.
- The Athletics now lead the AL West, their first time since 2021.
- The Athletics secured a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shea Langeliers hit the longest home run in Major League Baseball this season, a 467-foot blast that helped the Oakland Athletics defeat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Wednesday night. This victory places the Athletics (10-8) alone atop the AL West standings, one game ahead of the Rangers (9-9).
This marks the first time since June 19, 2021, that the Athletics have held the lead in the AL West. The game saw contributions from Jacob Wilson, who also hit a two-run home run, and timely hitting from other Athletics players.
Hogan Harris earned the win in relief, while Joel Kuhnel secured his third save of the season. The Rangers made a late push with a Corey Seager home run and a Jake Burger three-run shot, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Athletics' lead.
