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Rangers’ Rookies Power 7-2 Win Over A’s

Cody Freeman’s RBI double bookended by Michael Helman’s three-run homer sparked a four-run fifth inning that highlighted Texas’s organizational depth.

Jun 29, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers third base Josh Jung (6) commits a fielding error during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Cody Freeman lined a tiebreaking RBI double in the fifth inning for his first major league hit and RBI.
  • Michael Helman followed on the next pitch with a three-run homer for his first career long ball and RBIs.
  • Josh Jung, recalled from Triple-A Round Rock earlier Monday, homered in his first at-bat and scored three times in his return.
  • Rookie Jack Leiter delivered six innings and struck out seven batters to steady the Rangers’ rotation.
  • Wyatt Langford made a sliding catch and a running grab in left field, underscoring the team’s defensive improvement.