Rangers Use a 6-Run 5th Inning to Beat Diamondbacks 6-2, Stay in AL Playoff Race
Wyatt Langford hit a 435-foot homer and Nathan Eovaldi returned from the injured list as Texas improved to 73-76.
- On Saturday in Phoenix, the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2, evening their three-game series. Wyatt Langford's 435-foot home run sparked a six-run fifth inning that decided the game.
- First base umpire Bill Miller ruled Brandon Pfaadt's foot off the bag, overturning what appeared to be an inning-ending double play. The replay review upheld Miller's call, allowing the Rangers to capitalize on the reprieve.
- Returning from the injured list, two-time All-Star Nathan Eovaldi pitched 2 2/3 innings of relief in his first appearance since August 14, 2019. Josh Jung also returned to the lineup, joining Elias Diaz and Ezequiel Duran in delivering key hits during the rally.
- The victory improves the Rangers to 73-76, keeping them two games back in the American League wild card race. The D-backs fell to 79-70, now 1 1/2 games behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild card spot.
- Sunday's series finale will feature D-backs LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Rodriguez holds a 15-5 record and 2.55 ERA entering the start against the Rangers.
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Wyatt Langford sparks 6-run fifth as Rangers top D
Wyatt Langford hit a 435-foot homer to open a six-run fifth inning, Elias Diaz had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday in Phoenix to even a three-game series. Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, activated from the injured list Saturday, gave up one run over 2 2-3
Ezequiel Durán connected a two-run single and Wyatt Langford hit a solo home run for a fifth six-notation inning for the Texas Rangers to bend on Saturday 6-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks and match the three-game series.
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Wyatt Langford sparks 6-run fifth as Rangers top D-backs
Wyatt Langford hit a 435-foot homer to open a six-run fifth inning, Elias Diaz had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday in Phoenix to even a three-game series.Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, ac...
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Independent EspañolThe Texan ensemble surpassed Arizona 6-2, led by a single Durán key and a Langford quadrangular in a decisive entry.Despite a controversial ruling that favored Texas, the team remains in the wild symbol fight, while Arizona continues to fight in the National.
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Rangers use a 6-run 5th inning to beat Diamondbacks 6-2, stay in AL playoff race
PHOENIX (AP) — Ezequiel Duran had a two-run single and Wyatt Langford hit a solo homer during a six-run fifth inning to lead the Texas Rangers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Saturday night to even the three-game series.
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