ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.<\/p>\n
Nick Kurtz, Carlos Cortes and Tyler Soderstrom each hit a ball over the outfield wall \u2014 just seven pitches into the game \u2013 all off 15-season veteran Nathan Eovaldi.<\/p>\n
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