Jacob deGrom struck out 11 batters in six innings to take the major league lead as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2. DeGrom showed no ill effects from the right wrist soreness that forced an early exit in his prior start after four hitless innings. Robbie Grossman hit a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs for the AL West-leading Rangers, who took two of three from major league-worst Oakland. DeGrom threw 80 pitches, allowing a two-run homer to Shea Langeliers. Only one run was earned. The two-time Cy Young Award winner allowed three hits and walked none.