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Rangers’ Pitching Propels Team to 2-0 Series Lead Over Pirates

Texas’s pitching depth, highlighted by deGrom alongside Rocker, overwhelmed Pittsburgh to open the series with back-to-back wins.

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Jun 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Texas Rangers left fielder Sam Haggerty (0) slides home to score a run as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) takes an errant throw during the sixth inning  at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jacob deGrom delivered six innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts to extend his franchise record to 12 starts allowing two runs or fewer.
  • Corey Seager snapped an 81-plate appearance homer drought with a solo shot in the fifth inning to help secure Friday’s win.
  • Adolis Garcia went 3-for-4 with a double, his ninth homer, two RBIs and two diving catches in right field.
  • Texas followed up with Saturday’s 3-2 victory behind rookie Kumar Rocker’s strong outing against Mitch Keller, who suffered his 10th consecutive loss.
  • Pittsburgh managed only singles in Friday’s game while rookie Mike Burrows allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings.