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Josh Jung’s 10th-Inning Homer Seals Rangers’ Seventh Straight Home Win Over Yankees

Texas cemented its wild-card push with a 10th-inning victory at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers' Josh Jung, right, celebrates after his home run as New York Yankees pitcher Jake Bird (59) walks to the dugout during the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Josh Jung (6) rounds the bases past New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) after Jung hits a game winning home run during the tenth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Joc Pederson returned from a two-month absence to pinch-hit a ninth-inning homer off Devin Williams that tied the game.
  • Josh Jung delivered his 11th homer of the season, a 401-foot drive off Jake Bird, to cap the walk-off win.
  • Texas improved to 59-55, marking their seventh straight home victory and placing them in contention for an AL wild-card spot.
  • New York fell to 60-53, losing for the fourth consecutive game as its bullpen struggles intensified.
  • Max Fried allowed four runs over five innings, stopping his bid for a season-best 13th win.