Laureano hits 2 HRs as A’s keep pace in race

Ramon Laureano homered twice, Marcus Semien went deep and the A’s finally won a game when bullpenning, beating the Rangers, 8-4, on Friday night at the Coliseum. Matt Chapman had a two-run single and Semien reached base in all four of his plate appearances. Liam Hendriks made his third start in seven days, but it was the work of Chris Bassitt and winning pitcher Yusmeiro Petit that kept the A’s rolling. Joey Gallo went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs for the Rangers.