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Rangers Extend Winning Streak as Rockies' Struggles Deepen

Josh Jung's two home runs and Jack Leiter's strong outing highlight Texas' 4-1 victory, dropping Colorado to a league-worst 7-35 record.

May 13, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) is greeted by outfielder Adolis GarcĂ­a (53) after hitting a three-run home run scoring outfielder Sam Haggerty (0) and outfielder Evan Carter (32) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
The Colorado Rockies’ Sean Bouchard (12) reacts after striking out against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • The Texas Rangers improved to 22-21 after a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, marking their fourth consecutive victory and moving them above .500 for the first time since April 30.
  • Josh Jung powered the Rangers' offense with a three-run home run in the first inning and a solo shot in the eighth, his third home run in three games.
  • Jack Leiter pitched six solid innings for Texas, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out five to earn his third win of the season.
  • The Colorado Rockies, under interim manager Warren Schaeffer, have lost their first two games since Bud Black's firing and now hold a 2-19 road record, tied for the worst in modern MLB history through 21 games.
  • Rangers closer Luke Jackson remained unavailable due to a hand injury sustained in Game 1, while Shawn Armstrong recorded his first save by striking out three consecutive batters in the ninth inning.