ARLINGTON, Texas - Emil Brown hit a three-run homer and
drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 12-6,
ending the Rangers' season-best five-game winning streak.
Frank Thomas drove in two runs to give him 1,695 RBIs, tying him
with Cal Ripken for 21st all-time, and Mark Ellis had three hits
for the A's.
Ian Kinsler had three hits for the Rangers, who had won nine of
their previous 11.
Franklyn German (1-1) gave up two runs and three hits in 2-3
inning to suffer the loss.
Santiago Casilla (2-0) allowed two hits in 1 1-3 innings for the
victory.