Texas Rangers overcame an early deficit with an offensive burst and held on to beat the Minnesota Twins. The game turned in the second, when the Rangers seized the lead and never gave it back.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Danny Jansen set the tone for Texas, scoring twice and supplying production at the plate. Jake Burger added power, while Evan Carter and Alejandro Osuna helped keep the attack moving.
Luke Keaschall scored on Kody Clemens' groundout to put Minnesota ahead in the first. In the second, Nicky Lopez scored when Danny Jansen singled and a throwing error followed, tying the game. Danny Jansen then scored on Evan Carter's double, giving Texas the lead. Evan Carter scored on Alejandro Osuna's double, and Alejandro Osuna came around on Brandon Nimmo's double.
Jansen later homered, and Burger followed with a home run as Texas extended its advantage. Bailey Ober took the loss for Minnesota after Texas broke through against him. Robert Garcia earned the win for the Rangers.
Minnesota got a late run when Luke Keaschall scored on Josh Bell's single, but the early offensive burst had already put Texas in control. The Rangers extended their winning streak, while the Twins' losing streak continued.
Texas Rangers defeated Minnesota Twins, 6-2.
- Danny Jansen went 2-for-4 with 1 home run, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored (batting .201 on the season).
- Jake Burger went 1-for-5 with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 1 run scored (batting .230 on the season).
- Luke Keaschall went 2-for-3 with 1 triple, 1 double and 2 runs scored (batting .283 on the season).
- Bailey Ober allowed 6 runs on 10 hits over 5.0 innings, striking out 5, and took the loss (7-7) (4.47 ERA).
- Robert Garcia allowed 0 runs on 1 hit over 1.2 innings, to earn the win (2-1) (2.45 ERA).
Minnesota Twins fell to 76-85; Texas Rangers improved to 80-81.