US EditionKyle Higashioka's Homer Helps Rangers Extend Mariners' Skid
- On Tuesday in Arlington, the Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2, led by Kyle Higashioka's two-run homer and Nathan Eovaldi, who recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six innings.
- Higashioka's fifth-inning liner broke a tie against George Kirby, who suffered his first loss to Texas in 11 career starts after Joc Pederson and Evan Carter opened the inning with consecutive singles.
- Brendan Donovan homered on the first pitch for Seattle, while Cal Raleigh added an RBI single in the fifth; Eovaldi settled in after his 300th career start to allow only two runs.
- Relief pitcher Jakob Junis earned his second save in two games, securing the win as the Rangers clinched their first series victory against Seattle in 10 meetings dating to 2023.
- Wednesday's series finale features Mariners RHP Bryan Woo facing Texas left-hander MacKenzie Gore, who holds a 1-0 record with a 3.97 ERA this season.
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Kyle Higashioka homers as Rangers beat George Kirby for 1st time in 3-2 win over Mariners
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Higashioka homer, Eovaldi milestone lead Rangers past Mariners
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night. Higashioka’s liner just over the wall in left field in the fifth put the Rangers in front 3-2 against George Kirby, who lost to Texas for the first time in 11 career starts. The right-hander won eight of those first 10. Brendan Donovan homered to ri…
Rangers Come From Behind to Beat Mariners - Sport Relay
Rangers 3, Mariners 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 7) – The Texas Rangers secured their first series at home in 2026 Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, 3–2 in front of a crowd of 22,411. They rode a big two-run blast by Kyle Higashioka to victory on a picture perfect night in Arlington. They’ll go for the three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 pm Central at Globe Life Field. Righty Bryan Woo (0–0, 1.38 ERA)…
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