Adolis García and Evan Carter made history on Wednesday night, becoming the first Texas Rangers duo to hit back-to-back home runs this season. Their heroic efforts contributed to the team’s 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, marking a significant win for the Rangers.
In the fourth inning, García’s towering shot barely cleared the wall in center field, tipping off the glove of Julio Rodríguez. Initially held back by the belief that Rodríguez had made the catch, García’s joy was evident as he saw the ball sail over the fence. Carter followed suit, driving in García with a triple in the seventh, further extending the Rangers’ lead.
The Rangers’ triumph was a combination of clutch hitting and solid pitching. Jonathan Hernández, making his season debut, retired four of the five batters he faced, while Corey Seager, despite leaving the game in the seventh inning due to an injury, played a vital role in the Rangers’ success.
On the Mariners’ side, Josh Rojas scored the team’s lone run in the first inning, and starter Jon Gray pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits. Despite their efforts, the Mariners’ offense was unable to keep pace with the Rangers, leaving nine runners on base and failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
As the two teams prepare for the final game of the series on Thursday, the Mariners will turn to right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo, while the Rangers will counter with left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney. Castillo has been dominant in his career against the Rangers, while Heaney will look to improve his performance after struggling in his previous starts.
