An early swing and steady pitching carried the Texas Rangers past the New York Mets. Texas answered New York’s opening score immediately, then protected the advantage through the finish.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TEX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Josh Jung was the centerpiece for Texas, providing the early offensive spark and reaching base throughout the game. Corey Seager later added another important contribution with a home run.
Francisco Lindor scored when Carson Benge singled on a line drive to right fielder Brandon Nimmo in the opening inning. Josh Jung then homered on a fly ball to left field, with Justin Foscue scoring, giving Texas the lead. In the sixth, Corey Seager homered on a fly ball to right field to extend it.
Kumar Rocker earned the win after a strong start for Texas. Tyler Alexander, Chase Silseth and Robert Garcia each followed with scoreless relief, and Jordan Montgomery closed the game with a scoreless ninth.
The Rangers’ early response and controlled finish defined the night. New York found the opening run, but Texas’ first-inning power and late pitching turned the game into a measured win.
Texas Rangers defeated New York Mets, 3-1.
- Josh Jung went 3-for-3 with 1 home run, 1 double, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored (batting .299 on the season).
- Corey Seager went 1-for-4 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .226 on the season).
- Francisco Lindor went 1-for-4 with 1 double and 1 run scored (batting .225 on the season).
- Kumar Rocker allowed 1 run on 3 hits over 5.0 innings, striking out 4, to earn the win (6-11) (4.38 ERA).
- (gpid=sa:804267) allowed 2 runs on 4 hits over 5.0 innings, striking out 4, and took the loss (2-2) (3.42 ERA).
- Jordan Montgomery allowed 0 runs on 0 hits over 1.0 inning, striking out 1, and closed it out for the save (1) (4.63 ERA).
Texas Rangers improved to 79-80; New York Mets fell to 73-86.