Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays

Final

6–7

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
TB84-57	0	0	1	1	4	0	0	0	1	7	12	0
TEX70-72	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	1	6	7	1

W N. Martinez 14-4L K. Rocker 5-11BS, 1SV T. Wells 6

Last at-bat

Justin Foscue v Tyler Wells

Justin Foscue pops out to second baseman Richie Palacios.

1Called StrikeCutter · 91.1 mph0-1
2Ball In DirtSlider · 87.2 mph1-1
3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph2-1
4In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.8 mph2-1

88.2 mph exit velo70° launch119 ftpopup

Win probability

100% Tampa Bay (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 10

Bottom 9thTEX1 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Justin Foscue pops out to second baseman Richie Palacios.
J. Foscue v T. Wells · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 91.1 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 87.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.8 mph2-1
88.2 mph exit velo70° launch119 ftpopup
Sac FlyTB 7–6 TEX

Box score

Tampa Bay7Texas6

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Yandy DíazY. DíazDH	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	.306	.845
Jorge MateoJ. MateoPR-DH	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.221	.625
Jonathan ArandaJ. Aranda1B	4	2	2	2	0	2	1	.277	.785
Junior CamineroJ. Caminero3B	5	1	2	2	0	2	0	.280	.892
Liam HicksL. HicksC	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.287	.810

Match events

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	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Texas Rangers	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	1	6
Tampa Bay Rays	0	0	1	1	4	0	0	0	1	7

Bottom 2nd

Home runDuran homered to center (419 feet).
1–0

Top 3rd

1–1

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Match details

Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
Started: 10:05 am Sydney time
Venue: Globe Life Field
Competition: MLB
Officials: Ryan Wills (Home Plate Umpire), Will Little (First Base Umpire), Derek Thomas (Second Base Umpire), Lance Barksdale (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 25,584

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Updated 10 Nov, 11:13 pm

Top 9thTB1 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Victor Mesa Jr. strikes out swinging, catcher Elias Díaz to first baseman Jake Burger.
V. Mesa Jr. v A. Macko · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 83.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 83.6 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSlider · 82.3 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 84.6 mph1-3
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Ryan Vilade pops out to third baseman Cody Freeman in foul territory.
Pitching Change: Adam Macko replaces Chase Silseth. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ryan Vilade replaces Liam Hicks.
R. Vilade v A. Macko · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-2
5. 5BallSlider · 82.4 mph2-2
6. 6BallSlider · 84.0 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph3-2
90.2 mph exit velo78° launch58 ftpopup
SingleTB 7–5 TEX
Junior Caminero singles on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Jorge Mateo scores. Jonathan Aranda to 2nd.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caminero v C. Silseth · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 97.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 86.1 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Sinker · 98.2 mph2-0
95.6 mph exit velo8° launch201 ftline drive
Hit By Pitch
Jonathan Aranda hit by pitch.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jorge Mateo replaces Yandy Díaz. · Jorge Mateo steals (16) 2nd base.
J. Aranda v C. Silseth · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph1-2
5. 5Hit By PitchFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph2-2
Single
Yandy Díaz singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
Pitching Change: Chase Silseth replaces Tyler Alexander.
Y. Díaz v C. Silseth · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSweeper · 86.6 mph0-0
105.5 mph exit velo-2° launch36 ftground ball
Groundout
Taylor Walls grounds out, third baseman Cody Freeman to first baseman Jake Burger.
T. Walls v T. Alexander · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 84.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.3 mph1-0
90.9 mph exit velo-10° launch14 ftground ball

Bottom 8thTEX0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Ezequiel Duran grounds out sharply, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
E. Duran v K. Kelly · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 84.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 92.0 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.0 mph2-2
104.7 mph exit velo-3° launch22 ftground ball
Groundout
Brandon Nimmo grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
B. Nimmo v K. Kelly · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.1 mph0-0
99.1 mph exit velo-20° launch7 ftground ball
Groundout
Wyatt Langford grounds out softly, pitcher Kevin Kelly to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
Pitching Change: Kevin Kelly replaces Cam Booser.
W. Langford v K. Kelly · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 89.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 90.2 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 84.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 85.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.1 mph2-2
52.3 mph exit velo-64° launch3 ftground ball

Top 8thTB0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Richie Palacios grounds out, first baseman Jake Burger to pitcher Tyler Alexander.
R. Palacios v T. Alexander · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 81.1 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeCutter · 88.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.6 mph2-2
88.7 mph exit velo-2° launch27 ftground ball
Flyout
Cedric Mullins flies out to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
C. Mullins v T. Alexander · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 87.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.0 mph1-1
88.9 mph exit velo55° launch220 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Chandler Simpson called out on strikes.
Justin Foscue remains in the game as the designated hitter. · Pitching Change: Tyler Alexander replaces Kumar Rocker.
C. Simpson v T. Alexander · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 80.9 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSweeper · 80.5 mph0-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 81.0 mph0-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 81.4 mph1-2
6. 6Called StrikeSinker · 91.8 mph1-3

Bottom 7thTEX4 R · 3 H

Grounded Into DP
Corey Seager grounds into a double play, second baseman Richie Palacios to shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Justin Foscue out at 2nd. Corey Seager out at 1st.
Pitching Change: Cam Booser replaces Garrett Cleavinger.
C. Seager v C. Booser · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 88.2 mph1-1
87.8 mph exit velo-17° launch6 ftground ball
Single
Justin Foscue singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Justin Foscue replaces Joc Pederson.
J. Foscue v G. Cleavinger · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 88.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 95.1 mph1-0
95.6 mph exit velo14° launch272 ftline drive
Home RunTB 6–5 TEX
Elias Díaz hits a grand slam (7) to left center field. Jake Burger scores. Evan Carter scores. Cody Freeman scores.
E. Díaz v G. Cleavinger · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 90.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 96.3 mph1-1
3. 3Foul TipSlider · 87.3 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph1-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Slider · 87.5 mph1-2
103.4 mph exit velo22° launch384 ftline drive
Walk
Cody Freeman walks. Evan Carter to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Garrett Cleavinger replaces Nick Martinez. · Pickoff Attempt 1B
C. Freeman v G. Cleavinger · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 88.5 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 88.3 mph3-1
5. 5BallSlider · 87.1 mph4-1
Single
Evan Carter singles on a ground ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins, deflected by second baseman Richie Palacios. Jake Burger to 3rd.
E. Carter v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 79.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtChangeup · 79.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 88.4 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph2-2
82.9 mph exit velo-1° launch28 ftground ball
Walk
Jake Burger walks.
J. Burger v N. Martinez · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 87.3 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph4-0
Groundout
Ezequiel Duran grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
E. Duran v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 77.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.2 mph0-1
60.7 mph exit velo14° launch119 ftground ball

Top 7thTB0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Victor Mesa Jr. flies out to center fielder Evan Carter.
V. Mesa Jr. v K. Rocker · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph0-0
85.5 mph exit velo49° launch265 ftfly ball
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Liam Hicks pops out to third baseman Cody Freeman in foul territory.
L. Hicks v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 82.1 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 82.5 mph0-1
71.9 mph exit velo71° launch123 ftpopup
Groundout
Junior Caminero grounds out to first baseman Jake Burger.
J. Caminero v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.1 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 92.1 mph0-2
75.3 mph exit velo-37° launch4 ftground ball

Bottom 6thTEX0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes.
Pitcher Step Off
B. Nimmo v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 89.2 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 91.7 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeCutter · 89.1 mph2-3
Flyout
Wyatt Langford flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
Pitcher Step Off
W. Langford v N. Martinez · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 88.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 92.4 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 88.6 mph1-1
82.2 mph exit velo35° launch307 ftfly ball
Single
Corey Seager singles on a ground ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
C. Seager v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 79.1 mph0-1
99.2 mph exit velo-7° launch25 ftground ball
Groundout
Joc Pederson grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
J. Pederson v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 78.1 mph1-0
82.0 mph exit velo3° launch61 ftground ball

Top 6thTB0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.
J. Aranda v K. Rocker · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 83.5 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 83.0 mph1-3
Single
Yandy Díaz singles on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford.
Y. Díaz v K. Rocker · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSlider · 82.4 mph0-0
86.8 mph exit velo8° launch163 ftline drive
Flyout
Taylor Walls flies out to center fielder Evan Carter.
T. Walls v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-0
92.6 mph exit velo32° launch348 ftfly ball
Flyout
Richie Palacios flies out to center fielder Evan Carter.
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R. Palacios v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 82.7 mph1-1
2. 2Foul TipSlider · 83.3 mph1-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 84.1 mph1-2
94.9 mph exit velo40° launch328 ftfly ball

Bottom 5thTEX0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Elias Díaz grounds into a force out, shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Richie Palacios. Jake Burger out at 2nd.
E. Díaz v N. Martinez · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.3 mph0-0
105.5 mph exit velo-16° launch7 ftground ball
Pop Out
Cody Freeman pops out to third baseman Junior Caminero in foul territory.
C. Freeman v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 77.8 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 87.7 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSinker · 92.1 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-2
83.5 mph exit velo80° launch50 ftpopup
Strikeout
Evan Carter strikes out swinging.
E. Carter v N. Martinez · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 80.3 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSinker · 92.4 mph0-2
4. 4Ball In DirtChangeup · 78.8 mph1-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.2 mph2-3
Single
Rangers challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Jake Burger singles on a ground ball to second baseman Richie Palacios.
J. Burger v N. Martinez · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 79.1 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outCutter · 88.3 mph0-2
86.9 mph exit velo-11° launch13 ftground ball

Top 5thTB4 R · 5 H · 1 E

Double PlayTB 6–1 TEX
Cedric Mullins grounds into a double play, first baseman Jake Burger to third baseman Cody Freeman to shortstop Corey Seager to second baseman Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Jake Burger. Victor Mesa Jr. scores. Chandler Simpson out at 3rd.
C. Mullins v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 82.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph0-2
79.0 mph exit velo6° launch92 ftground ball
Single
Chandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to shortstop Corey Seager. Victor Mesa Jr. to 3rd.
C. Simpson v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 93.8 mph1-0
69.8 mph exit velo0° launch39 ftground ball
SingleTB 5–1 TEX
Victor Mesa Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Junior Caminero scores. Victor Mesa Jr. to 2nd. Victor Mesa Jr. advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Evan Carter.
V. Mesa Jr. v K. Rocker · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 82.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 80.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Slider · 83.0 mph1-2
70.1 mph exit velo28° launch240 ftline drive
Pop Out
Liam Hicks pops out to second baseman Ezequiel Duran.
L. Hicks v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 81.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 90.3 mph1-0
72.2 mph exit velo62° launch155 ftpopup
DoubleTB 4–1 TEX
Junior Caminero doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Jonathan Aranda scores.
J. Caminero v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 82.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 94.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 84.7 mph0-2
107.0 mph exit velo3° launch94 ftline drive
DoubleTB 3–1 TEX
Jonathan Aranda hits a ground-rule double (22) on a line drive down the left-field line. Yandy Díaz scores.
J. Aranda v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-2
88.9 mph exit velo24° launch303 ftline drive
Double
Yandy Díaz doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
Y. Díaz v K. Rocker · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 82.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 83.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 83.9 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outSinker · 96.1 mph3-1
103.0 mph exit velo6° launch153 ftline drive

Bottom 4thTEX0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Ezequiel Duran grounds out, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
E. Duran v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 88.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.1 mph0-1
97.5 mph exit velo-5° launch19 ftground ball
Lineout
Brandon Nimmo lines out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
B. Nimmo v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.1 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 92.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 80.0 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 87.1 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph2-2
83.0 mph exit velo9° launch118 ftline drive
Lineout
Wyatt Langford lines out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
W. Langford v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 79.3 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.2 mph1-0
78.1 mph exit velo29° launch286 ftline drive

Top 4thTB1 R · 1 H

Strikeout
Taylor Walls called out on strikes.
T. Walls v K. Rocker · 6 pitches
1. 1Missed BuntSlider · 83.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 84.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 84.0 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeCutter · 90.4 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph2-2
6. 6Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-3
Home RunTB 2–1 TEX
Richie Palacios homers (7) on a line drive to right field.
R. Palacios v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.4 mph2-0
98.4 mph exit velo28° launch371 ftline drive
Flyout
Cedric Mullins flies out to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
C. Mullins v K. Rocker · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph0-0
84.3 mph exit velo43° launch286 ftfly ball
Lineout
Chandler Simpson lines out to center fielder Evan Carter.
C. Simpson v K. Rocker · 6 pitches
1. 1Foul BuntFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 83.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 83.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 84.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph3-2
92.7 mph exit velo21° launch332 ftline drive

Bottom 3rdTEX0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Liam Hicks challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Corey Seager called out on strikes.
C. Seager v N. Martinez · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 83.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.0 mph0-2
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.1 mph0-3
Flyout
Joc Pederson flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson in foul territory.
J. Pederson v N. Martinez · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph0-2
3. 3FoulCutter · 88.8 mph0-2
4. 4FoulSinker · 92.3 mph0-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 81.1 mph1-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-2
83.2 mph exit velo50° launch252 ftfly ball
Pop Out
Elias Díaz pops out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda in foul territory.
E. Díaz v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.5 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 91.6 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph2-2
79.5 mph exit velo68° launch135 ftpopup

Top 3rdTB1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Victor Mesa Jr. flies out to shortstop Corey Seager.
Pitcher Step Off
V. Mesa Jr. v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 82.5 mph0-1
68.9 mph exit velo41° launch214 ftfly ball
Single
Liam Hicks singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Evan Carter.
L. Hicks v K. Rocker · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 95.3 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSlider · 83.4 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 84.0 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outSinker · 96.1 mph3-1
101.0 mph exit velo12° launch281 ftline drive
Strikeout
Junior Caminero called out on strikes.
J. Caminero v K. Rocker · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 95.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 83.8 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 83.4 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 83.6 mph1-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-2
7. 7Called StrikeSinker · 96.2 mph1-3
Home RunTB 1–1 TEX
Jonathan Aranda homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field.
J. Aranda v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Cutter · 89.2 mph1-0
103.6 mph exit velo33° launch412 ftfly ball
Groundout
Yandy Díaz grounds out, shortstop Corey Seager to first baseman Jake Burger.
Pitching Change: Kumar Rocker replaces Robby Ahlstrom.
Y. Díaz v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.8 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.7 mph2-0
102.5 mph exit velo-22° launch7 ftground ball

Bottom 2ndTEX1 R · 1 H

Grounded Into DP
Cody Freeman grounds into a double play, shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Jake Burger out at 2nd. Cody Freeman out at 1st.
C. Freeman v N. Martinez · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.0 mph0-1
89.3 mph exit velo2° launch56 ftground ball
Lineout
Evan Carter lines out to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
E. Carter v N. Martinez · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.2 mph0-0
91.5 mph exit velo27° launch344 ftline drive
Walk
Jake Burger walks.
J. Burger v N. Martinez · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 88.6 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 79.1 mph3-2
6. 6BallCutter · 87.7 mph4-2
Home RunTB 0–1 TEX
Ezequiel Duran homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
E. Duran v N. Martinez · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.3 mph0-0
104.2 mph exit velo29° launch419 ftfly ball

Top 2ndTB0 R · 1 H · 3 LOB

Pop Out
Taylor Walls pops out to shortstop Corey Seager.
T. Walls v R. Ahlstrom · 2 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtChangeup · 87.6 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.9 mph1-0
89.9 mph exit velo62° launch178 ftpopup
Hit By Pitch
Richie Palacios hit by pitch. Chandler Simpson to 3rd. Cedric Mullins to 2nd.
R. Palacios v R. Ahlstrom · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 84.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 87.2 mph1-1
3. 3Ball In DirtSlider · 87.0 mph2-1
4. 4Hit By PitchSinker · 93.6 mph3-1
Walk
Cedric Mullins walks. Chandler Simpson to 2nd.
C. Mullins v R. Ahlstrom · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 84.1 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.5 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph4-1
Single
Chandler Simpson singles on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford.
C. Simpson v R. Ahlstrom · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-0
93.2 mph exit velo6° launch142 ftline drive
Lineout
Victor Mesa Jr. lines out to left fielder Wyatt Langford.
V. Mesa Jr. v R. Ahlstrom · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.3 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSlider · 86.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.2 mph1-1
87.3 mph exit velo26° launch298 ftline drive
Groundout
Liam Hicks grounds out, first baseman Jake Burger to pitcher Robby Ahlstrom.
Pitching Change: Robby Ahlstrom replaces Trevor Williams.
L. Hicks v R. Ahlstrom · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-0
90.6 mph exit velo-16° launch11 ftground ball

Bottom 1stTEX0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Brandon Nimmo lines out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
B. Nimmo v N. Martinez · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 79.8 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCutter · 90.1 mph1-2
5. 5BallSinker · 92.9 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph2-2
88.7 mph exit velo26° launch301 ftline drive
Flyout
Wyatt Langford flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
W. Langford v N. Martinez · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 78.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph1-2
88.3 mph exit velo56° launch241 ftfly ball
Single
Corey Seager singles on a ground ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
C. Seager v N. Martinez · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 79.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 92.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 78.9 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 92.6 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph2-2
96.8 mph exit velo-7° launch26 ftground ball
Strikeout
Liam Hicks challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Joc Pederson called out on strikes.
J. Pederson v N. Martinez · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 92.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 91.5 mph1-3

Top 1stTB0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Junior Caminero strikes out swinging.
J. Caminero v T. Williams · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulSweeper · 79.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.4 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph0-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 79.5 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 78.6 mph1-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 80.1 mph2-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.0 mph2-3
Strikeout
Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.
J. Aranda v T. Williams · 7 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 80.7 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.1 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph2-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph2-3
Lineout
Yandy Díaz lines out sharply to center fielder Evan Carter.
Y. Díaz v T. Williams · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.0 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 88.7 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 80.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 78.7 mph2-2
102.1 mph exit velo17° launch335 ftline drive

▼2ndHome RunTB 0–1 TEX
Ezequiel Duran homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
E. Duran v N. Martinez · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.3 mph0-0
104.2 mph exit velo29° launch419 ftfly ball
▲3rdHome RunTB 1–1 TEX
Jonathan Aranda homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field.
J. Aranda v K. Rocker · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Cutter · 89.2 mph1-0
103.6 mph exit velo33° launch412 ftfly ball
▲4thHome RunTB 2–1 TEX
Richie Palacios homers (7) on a line drive to right field.
R. Palacios v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.4 mph2-0
98.4 mph exit velo28° launch371 ftline drive
▲5thDoubleTB 3–1 TEX
Jonathan Aranda hits a ground-rule double (22) on a line drive down the left-field line. Yandy Díaz scores.
J. Aranda v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-2
88.9 mph exit velo24° launch303 ftline drive
▲5thDoubleTB 4–1 TEX
Junior Caminero doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford. Jonathan Aranda scores.
J. Caminero v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 82.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 94.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 84.7 mph0-2
107.0 mph exit velo3° launch94 ftline drive
▲5thSingleTB 5–1 TEX
Victor Mesa Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Junior Caminero scores. Victor Mesa Jr. to 2nd. Victor Mesa Jr. advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Evan Carter.
V. Mesa Jr. v K. Rocker · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 82.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 80.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Slider · 83.0 mph1-2
70.1 mph exit velo28° launch240 ftline drive
▲5thDouble PlayTB 6–1 TEX
Cedric Mullins grounds into a double play, first baseman Jake Burger to third baseman Cody Freeman to shortstop Corey Seager to second baseman Ezequiel Duran to first baseman Jake Burger. Victor Mesa Jr. scores. Chandler Simpson out at 3rd.
C. Mullins v K. Rocker · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 82.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph0-2
79.0 mph exit velo6° launch92 ftground ball
▼7thHome RunTB 6–5 TEX
Elias Díaz hits a grand slam (7) to left center field. Jake Burger scores. Evan Carter scores. Cody Freeman scores.
E. Díaz v G. Cleavinger · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 90.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 96.3 mph1-1
3. 3Foul TipSlider · 87.3 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph1-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Slider · 87.5 mph1-2
103.4 mph exit velo22° launch384 ftline drive
▲9thSingleTB 7–5 TEX
Junior Caminero singles on a line drive to center fielder Evan Carter. Jorge Mateo scores. Jonathan Aranda to 2nd.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caminero v C. Silseth · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 97.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 86.1 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Sinker · 98.2 mph2-0
95.6 mph exit velo8° launch201 ftline drive
▼9thSac FlyTB 7–6 TEX
Elias Díaz out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Jake Burger scores. Evan Carter to 3rd.
E. Díaz v T. Wells · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Cutter · 90.9 mph0-0
97.4 mph exit velo23° launch348 ftline drive

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Nick MartinezN. MartinezW, 14-4	6.1	5	3	3	2	4	1	90-61	3.04
Garrett CleavingerG. Cleavinger	0.0	2	2	2	1	0	1	13-7	4.79
Cam BooserC. BooserH, 10	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3-2	2.38
Kevin KellyK. KellyH, 29	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12-8	1.92
Bryan BakerB. Baker	0.0	0	1	1	2	0	0	15-7	1.64
Tyler WellsT. WellsS, 6	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7-5	2.51

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Joc PedersonJ. PedersonDH	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.235	.806
Justin FoscueJ. FoscuePH-DH	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	.263	.825
Corey SeagerC. SeagerSS	4	0	2	0	0	1	1	.227	.738
Wyatt LangfordW. LangfordLF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.249	.774
Brandon NimmoB. NimmoRF	4	0	0	0	0	1	2	.266	.755
Ezequiel DuranE. Duran2B	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	.276	.796
Jake BurgerJ. Burger1B	1	2	1	0	3	0	0	.237	.724
Evan CarterE. CarterCF	3	1	1	0	1	1	2	.195	.614
Cody FreemanC. Freeman3B	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	.274	.702
Nicky LopezN. LopezPH	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.259	.598
Elias DíazE. DíazC	3	1	1	5	0	0	1	.233	.674
Totals	30	6	7	6	5	4	11

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Trevor WilliamsT. Williams	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	19-13	3.72
Robby AhlstromR. Ahlstrom	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	16-7	6.29
Kumar RockerK. RockerL, 5-11BS, 1	5.0	9	6	5	0	3	2	73-51	4.61
Tyler AlexanderT. Alexander	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	16-11	3.26
Chase SilsethC. Silseth	0.0	2	1	1	0	0	0	9-5	3.04
Adam MackoA. Macko	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0	11-7	5.19

Batting: HR: Duran, E (17, 2nd inning off Martinez, N, 0 on, 0 out); Díaz, E (7, 7th inning off Cleavinger, 3 on, 1 out); TB: Burger; Carter; Duran, E 4; Díaz, E 4; Foscue; Seager 2; RBI: Duran, E (77); Díaz, E 5 (29); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Foscue; SAC: Lopez, N; SF: Díaz, E; GIDP: Freeman, C; Seager; Team RISP: 1-for-2; Team LOB: 4
Fielding: E: Carter (2, fielding); DP: (Duran, E-Burger-Freeman, C-Seager)

Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington
HBP: Palacios, R (by Ahlstrom); Aranda (by Silseth)
Pitch timer violations: Rocker (pitcher)
ABS Challenge: Hicks, L 2 (Ball-Overturned to Strike, Ball-Overturned to Strike); Walls (Strike-Confirmed); Langford (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Burger (Strike-Overturned to Ball)
Pitches-strikes: Martinez, N 90-61; Cleavinger 13-7; Booser 3-2; Kelly 12-8; Baker 15-7; Wells, T 7-5; Williams 19-13; Ahlstrom 16-7; Rocker 73-51; Alexander, T 16-11; Silseth 9-5; Macko 11-7
Groundouts-flyouts: Martinez, N 5-3; Cleavinger 0-0; Booser 1-0; Kelly 3-0; Baker 0-0; Wells, T 1-0; Williams 0-0; Ahlstrom 1-0; Rocker 3-5; Alexander, T 2-1; Silseth 0-0; Macko 0-0
Batters faced: Martinez, N 25; Cleavinger 3; Booser 1; Kelly 3; Baker 2; Wells, T 3; Williams 3; Ahlstrom 6; Rocker 23; Alexander, T 4; Silseth 3; Macko 2
Inherited runners-scored: Cleavinger 2-2; Booser 1-0; Wells, T 2-1; Macko 2-0
Umpires: HP: Ryan Wills. 1B: Will Little. 2B: Derek Thomas. 3B: Lance Barksdale.
Weather: 74 degrees, Roof Closed
Wind: 0 mph, None
First pitch: 7:08 PM
Duration: 2:58
Attendance: 25,584

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