The Texas Rangers ended their four-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Jake Burger provided the game-winning moment with a tie-breaking RBI double in the sixth inning, helping the Rangers secure their first home win in four games.
Key Performances
Burger’s hit came with Corey Seager on base, who had singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch by Mariners starter Logan Gilbert (0-2). The double, which went over the outstretched glove of Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena, scored Seager and gave the Rangers the lead.
Jacob deGrom (1-0) pitched a strong five innings, allowing only one hit, a solo home run to Cal Raleigh in the first inning. The Mariners’ catcher worked a tough 12-pitch at-bat before hitting his homer, but that was the only hit allowed by deGrom. The 37-year-old struck out six and walked one over 78 pitches in his 250th career start.
Relief Effort
The Rangers’ bullpen took over after deGrom, with Jalen Beeks (1-0) tossing a scoreless sixth inning. Jakob Junis earned his first save of the season, closing out the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
Mariners’ Struggles
Seattle’s loss marked their third consecutive defeat and their fifth loss in six games. Despite Raleigh’s solo shot, the Mariners couldn’t muster much offense against the Rangers’ pitching. Logan Gilbert allowed two runs on six hits while striking out five in six innings but was charged with the loss.
Offensive Highlights
The Rangers’ offense got off to a quick start with Wyatt Langford, who doubled into the left-field corner and scored on Seager’s single to right field, tying the game at 1-1 in the first inning.
Burger, who is batting .317 this season, has been a consistent hitter, recording hits in nine of his first 10 games.
Up Next
On Tuesday, George Kirby (1-1, 3.75 ERA) will start for the Mariners, facing Nathan Eovaldi (0-2, 11.42 ERA) for the Rangers. Eovaldi has struggled in his previous starts, failing to make it through five innings in either outing.
