Texas exploded for nine runs as Jung fueled the attack, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI, lifting a four-game win streak that nudges the club to 3Above/.500 and within 2.5 games of a Wild Card berth. Over the past two weeks Jung has surged to the forefront, posting a .347/.385/.490 line and informing fantasy rosters that his hot stretch isn’t slipping away.

Merrill Kelly outpaced a debuting Mason Barnett, holding the A's to minimal damage beyond two third-inning solo homers, while Texas capitalized on the rookie’s nerves. The win sets up a September push with deGrom slated to return and start the finale against Oakland’s J.T. Ginn, keeping Texas squarely in the playoff chase as August closes.