Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs throws a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Jeffrey Springs throws 6 scoreless innings to help Athletics beat Rangers 3-0

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeffrey Springs gave up two hits in six scoreless innings, Jacob Wilson and Miguel Andujar each had two hits and an RBI and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Thursday.

Springs (4-3) had allowed at least three runs in each of has last five starts and 19 total in that span. Mason Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning and earned his 10th save in as many opportunities this season.

Wilson hit a RBI single in the top of the seventh and Luis Urías added another in the eighth for the Athletics.

Marcus Semien had a single, two walks and a stolen base for the Rangers.

Tyler Mahle (3-1) gave up a run on five hits with a walk and six strikeouts over six innings. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up two runs across 12 innings in his previous two starts, both no decisions.

Texas Rangers’ Marcus Semien, bottom, steals second base under the tag of Oakland Athletics second baseman Luis Urías during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Key moment

Tyler Soderstrom hit a two-out single, moved to second when Brent Rooker drew a walk and scored on a single by Andujar to make it 1-0 in the top of the first and the Athletics led the rest of the way.

Key stat

The Rangers — who have gone seven consecutive games without hitting a homer, matching the club’s longest HR drought since their seven-game stretch in July 2021 — have been shut out four times this season.

Up next

Oakland Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom swings at a pitch from the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Right-hander Jack Leiter (2-0, 2.03 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Rangers on Friday in the first of three home games against Seattle. LHP Bryan Woo (3-1, 3.09 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Mariners.

The Athletics begin a three-game series Friday against the Marlins in Miami. Neither team has announced its starting pitcher.

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Latz throws a pitch to the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Oakland Athletics outfielders, from left, Miguel Andujar, JJ Bleday and Lawrence Butler react following a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Oakland Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom (21) reacts after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire DJ Reyburn during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, right, and catcher Jhonny Pereda react after defeating the Texas Rangers 3-0 during a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs wipes his face after pitching to the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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