The Texas Rangers have struggled defensively for the past week, including in Thursday's final game against the moving Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.

Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.

With a sold-out crowd on their feet at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday afternoon chanting “Let’s Go Oakland” at the top of their lungs and Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski at the plate facing a 1-2 count,