Marcus Semien’s home run in the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner as the Texas Rangers edged out the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Friday night. Semien’s solo blast off Lucas Sims snapped a 1-1 tie and ultimately secured the victory, while Kirby Yates notched his fourth save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning. Evan Carter had earlier tied the game with a solo homer in the second inning. The Reds took an early lead thanks to a stolen home by Elly De La Cruz, but the Rangers’ offense came alive in the later innings to clinch the win.
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Adolis Garcia and Evan Carter hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Garcia’s team-leading seventh homer barely cleared the wall in center field, while Carter’s triple drove in Garcia in the seventh. Jonathan Hernandez earned the win in his first appearance of the season, while Bryce Miller took the loss for the Mariners.
In Wednesday night’s game, the Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-1, courtesy of a pair of back-to-back home runs from Adolis García and Evan Carter in the fourth inning. Despite the Mariners leaving nine runners on base, the Rangers emerged victorious. Mariners starter Jon Gray pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits, while Mariners reliever Bryce Miller surrendered the two homers and four hits in four-plus innings.
The Texas Rangers regained the lead in the American League West with a 5-1 triumph over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Adolis Garcia and Evan Carter played a significant role, belting back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning. Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller struggled with his control, allowing two runs on four hits in four-plus innings. Reliever Jonathan Hernandez earned the win for the Rangers, while the bullpen allowed only one hit in 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Josh Rojas drove in the lone run for the Mariners in the first inning, but the Rangers responded with two runs in the fourth and added three more later in the game. Despite a solo homer in the fifth inning by Abraham Toro, the Mariners were unable to keep pace with the Rangers’ offense.
The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, both holding identical records of 12-12, will face off at Globe Life Field on Thursday, April 25th, for a potential series sweep by the Mariners. Luis Castillo will start for Seattle, while Andrew Heaney will take the mound for Texas. For those seeking to follow the action, the game will be available via live stream and on television. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this exciting MLB matchup with Fubo, where you can catch all the thrills of the game and more through their free trial. For tickets and official MLB merchandise, visit Ticketmaster and Fanatics, respectively.
Former All-Star first baseman Jared Walsh is now a free agent after clearing outright waivers and being released by the Texas Rangers. Walsh, who had a strong start to the season with the Rangers before struggling, is now looking for new opportunities. Despite previous success with the Los Angeles Angels, Walsh has struggled to regain his form since undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in 2022. With several teams in need of a first baseman, Walsh may find himself in high demand on the free agent market.
Texas Rangers’ Max Scherzer made his first start since undergoing back surgery with the Triple-A affiliate team on Wednesday. The experienced pitcher is facing a lengthy rehab period before activation, with a strict pitch count of approximately 50. Scherzer’s return is targeted for midsummer, providing a potential pitching boost for the Rangers alongside Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle, who are also recovering from injuries. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star, has had a successful career with numerous teams, amassing an impressive 3.15 ERA and over 3,367 strikeouts.
In a heartwarming moment, Mitch Garver received his World Series ring from his former team, the Texas Rangers, before his current team, the Seattle Mariners, faced off against them. The Mariners emerged victorious with a 4-0 win, thanks to home runs from Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, and strong pitching from Logan Gilbert. Garver expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to relive the championship experience and emphasized that he will use it as motivation for the Mariners’ playoff run.
Logan Gilbert’s dominant pitching and Julio Rodriguez’s first home run of the season led the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Texas Rangers, propelling the Mariners to the top of the AL West standings. Gilbert’s 6 2/3 innings of two-hit ball, coupled with Raleigh’s two-run homer in the first inning, proved too much for the Rangers, who have now lost six of their last ten games and fallen under .500 for the first time under manager Bruce Bochy.
Julio Rodríguez broke out of his early-season slump with a 434-foot home run in the third inning of the Seattle Mariners’ 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. The two-run shot gave the Mariners an early lead and proved to be the game-winning hit. Rodríguez now has a seven-game hitting streak and has raised his batting average from .186 to .278. Cal Raleigh also homered for the Mariners, his sixth of the season. The Mariners now lead the AL West with a record of 12-11.