DeGrom five innings; Burger RBI lifts Rangers Monday
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ARLINGTON, Texas. The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 Monday night after Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the sixth inning and Jacob deGrom and five relievers combined on a two-hitter, while Cal Raleigh homered for Seattle in the first.
The win ended a four-game Rangers losing streak and left the Mariners with three consecutive losses this week; deGrom reported right-knee tenderness before the start and was limited to five innings, and the Rangers' staff said they would not push him after the outing.
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Timeline
- 1. March 28, 2026: Jacob deGrom was scratched from a scheduled start due to neck stiffness.
- 2. Early April 2026: deGrom made a limited previous outing, throwing 78 pitches over 4 2/3 innings in Baltimore.
- 3. April 6, 2026: Cal Raleigh homered in the first inning against deGrom in Arlington.
- 4. April 6, 2026: Jake Burger hit a sixth-inning RBI double; relievers combined on a two-hitter.
- 5. April 6, 2026 postgame: Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak; Mariners lost their third consecutive game.
Why it matters
If you're a Rangers fan, this win is a morale booster. It breaks a losing streak and shows the team's resilience, even with deGrom's knee issue. Keep an eye on how the Rangers manage deGrom's health in upcoming games.
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