Michael Helman Hits 2-Run HR, Make Catch to Prevent 2-Run HR, as Rangers Beat Brewers 5
Michael Helman's two-run homer and crucial catch fueled the Rangers' comeback rally overcoming a three-run deficit for a 5-4 victory, marking their 13th win in 17 games.
- On September 9, the Milwaukee Brewers had an opportunity at Globe Life Field to secure a playoff berth for the first time during the season.
- This opportunity followed the team's strong regular-season record of 89-56 and a 7.5-game division lead in the National League Central.
- However, Texas Rangers rookie Michael Helman impacted the game by hitting a two-run home run and making a leaping catch to prevent a two-run homer, leading to a 5-4 Rangers win on Tuesday night.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy reflected on the team's recent tough run, noting that luck hasn't been on their side, and praised Helman for his game-changing defensive plays.
- The loss kept Milwaukee from clinching, leaving the postseason outcome open with 16 games left and a series finale between Freddy Peralta and Merrill Kelly upcoming on Wednesday.
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Brewers fall short thanks to Rangers rookie once again
Michael Helman hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning minutes after making a leaping backhand catch over the fence for his second straight impact performance in the series.
Michael Helman hits homer, robs another to lift Rangers past Brewers
Rookie Michael Helman hit a two-run home run and stole a homer at the fence to help the surging Texas Rangers to a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in the second of a key three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas. Helman, who had a grand slam and a run-scoring double on Monday, has knocked in seven of the Rangers' 10 runs in first two games of the series, both wins by Texas as it moved to within 2 1/2 games …
Michael Helman hits 2-run HR, make catch to prevent 2-run HR, as Rangers beat Brewers 5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Michael Helman hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning minutes after making a leaping backhand catch over the fence in left center that prevented a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Wyatt Langford’s RBI triple and Kyle Higashioka’s run-scoring single off Aaron Ashby (3-2) capped the Rangers’ rally after Milwaukee scored three times in the top of the fifth. Ho…

Michael Helman hits 2-run HR, make catch to prevent 2-run HR, as Rangers beat Brewers 5-4
Michael Helman hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning minutes after making a leaping backhand catch that prevented a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4. Wyatt Langford’s RBI triple and Kyle Higashioka’s…
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