Sacramento A’s slugger Carlos Cortes is thrilled after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in the top of the first inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Fri Apr 24, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento A’s podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 How did Luis Severino perform as the starting pitcher for the A’s against the Rangers, and what adjustments did he make after his recent struggles?

#2 What impact did Carlos Cortes have batting in the third spot of the lineup, and how did his role influence the A’s offensive production?

#3 How did Zack Gelof perform while playing in center field, and what does his usage there suggest about the team’s roster flexibility?

#4 In what ways did Shea Langeliers contribute offensively or defensively in the game, particularly in helping the A’s secure their 8–1 win?

#5 How did the overall performance of key A’s players like Luis Severino, Carlos Cortes, and Zack Gelof contribute to the team taking sole possession of first place after the game?

Tony Harvey of NBC Radio does the Sacramento A’s podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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