DeGrom strikes out 8, allows 1 hit in 7 shutout innings as the Rangers beat the A’s 8-1 | National Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom allowed a second-inning single in seven shutout innings while bouncing back from one of his worst major league starts, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-1 on Monday night.

Brandon Nimmo had two hits, two RBIs and scored a run, and Justin Foscue added a solo home run for the Rangers (68-70), who trail Cleveland by 1 1/2 games in the race for the final AL wild-card spot.

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