ARLINGTON, Texas -- - Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out.

Designated hitter Nick Kurtz has been on a tear, and he kept it up against Houston. In the second inning, Kurtz took Astros starter Ryan Gusto deep on a two-run home run that broke the game wide open. The homer was Kurtz's 20th of his Major League Baseball career.

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The American League Rookie of the Year award is no longer Jacob Wilson's to win. Just a month ago, the Athletics' rookie shortstop seemed like a shoo-in for the award with BetMGM Sportsbook pegging him as a -1000 favorite. Now, after a tough month at the plate and a monster breakout from a fellow first-year teammate, Wilson finds himself trying to hang in the race. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) throws the ball to first base for an out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Sergio Estrada-Imagn

Springs hopes to make it two in a row!