ARLINGTON -- Shin-Soo Choo tied a career high with his 22nd home run, and the Rangers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at Globe Life Park.
The loss was only the Athletics' sixth in their last 22 games, and they are still 39-38 since July 3. But it cut short their attempt at catching the Rangers in the American League West standings, as they will finish in last place for the third straight year.
Choo's home run was a two-run shot in the fifth inning against Athletics starter and losing pitcher Raul Alcantara.