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Texas Triumphs in a Tight Matchup Against the Pirates
What a matchup we had today against the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Our Texas Rangers held their ground and came out on top with a close 3-2 victory. It was a nail-biter, but the spirit of the Rangers shone through, securing us yet another win on the road. Key Moments
The game started sluggish for both sides with stellar defense and some missed opportunities. But our breakthrough came in the 3rd inning thanks to Ezequiel Duran drawing a walk, followed by a crucial single from Kyle Higashioka. His hit, combined with a Pirates error, allowed Duran to score the first run of the game! That was the spark we needed!
Our momentum carried into the 6th inning when Corey Seager and Marcus Semien brought it home, extending our lead after Josh Smith got on base with a single. Seager drove Smith in with a clutch hit to the right, while Semien confirmed his stalwart presence with a sacrifice fly that sent Sam Haggerty home. Those two runs were vital, putting us at 3 runs and ensuring that we remained ahead.
The Nail-Biting Finish
The 9th inning saw the Pirates trying to equalize, but our pitching closed all doors on them. Martin was sensational as he stepped onto the mound and got Frazier, Davis, and Hayes out with confidence, ensuring we took home the win!
It was a thrilling game and our boys performed beautifully with immense grit and determination. Well played, Rangers! Let's keep this momentum and look forward to the next game.
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Pirates (June 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |