Athletics auditioning as they open series with Rangers

The Oakland Athletics hope showcasing potential trade assets works out as well Friday as it did 24 hours earlier as they open a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers.

Pitcher Frankie Montas, catcher Sean Murphy and closer Lou Trivino all added to their resumes Thursday when they shared the starring role in a 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader.

The Tigers won the opene