Shin-Soo Choo's home run on the first pitch of the game ensured the Texas Rangers would avoid a third consecutive shutout. A fourth straight strong outing from Mike Minor was just as big for manager Jeff Banister's ballclub. Minor pitched six scoreless innings of one-hit ball to win his fourth straight, Joey Gallo backed up Choo with his 33rd homer and the Rangers snapped out of their offensive slump to avoid a series sweep, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday. Read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380822111
