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A’s extend six game winning streak, sweep Texas Rangers

OAKLAND — The A’s swept the Texas Rangers Thursday with a 6-4 win. They’ve run a promising six-game win streak after a somewhat shaky start to the season.

The A’s answer to a four home run game in Wednesday’s win was a small ball spectacle in Thursday’s.

Of course, it started with Matt Olson’s third home run in two games off Rangers left-handed starter Mike Minor. After an .094 average he fell into after his walk-off grand slam on Opening Night, Olson grew a mustache and promptly hit a 3-for-6 str. . .