Rangers 7 - Diamondbacks 6 (9/13/2026): Seager's Three Hits Fuel Win

The Texas Rangers edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks in a close contest at Chase Field, with a final score of 7–6. This victory improved the Rangers’ record to 73-76, keeping them in second place in the AL West. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks slipped to 79-70, maintaining their position in third place in the NL West.

Early Lead for the Rangers

Texas set the pace early, scoring two runs in the first inning. Despite a quiet stretch in the subsequent innings, they exploded again with three runs in the fifth. Corey Seager played a pivotal role, contributing three hits and three RBIs, including a home run.

Eduardo Rodriguez, the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, struggled in the fifth inning, allowing a trio of runs. Rodriguez completed 5.33 innings, surrendering six runs, but only three were earned. He recorded seven strikeouts during his time on the mound.

Diamondbacks' Response

Arizona finally got on the board in the fourth inning with a single run. The late innings saw them claw back into the game, scoring three in the seventh and two more in the ninth. Nolan Arenado was instrumental for the Diamondbacks, tallying two hits and three RBIs, including a home run.

Cal Quantrill provided a solid performance for the Rangers, pitching six innings and giving up two runs on five hits. Quantrill’s effort earned him his eighth win of the season, as he managed to fend off the Diamondbacks' late rally.

Late-Inning Drama

The Rangers added two insurance runs in the sixth inning, which proved crucial in the outcome. Relievers Tyler Alexander and John Latz each faced challenges late in the game. Latz allowed two runs in the ninth, tightening the score, but managed to close out the win for Texas.

Arizona’s bullpen held the Rangers scoreless after the sixth inning, with both Domingo Santana and Bryan Garcia delivering clean innings. However, the offense couldn’t fully capitalize on opportunities in the final frame.

Brandon Nimmo and Josh Jung added depth to the Rangers' batting lineup, each contributing two hits. Despite the loss, Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo had a standout performance with three hits.

Looking Ahead

With the win, the Rangers continue their push in the AL West, now just one game behind the division leaders. Their next series will be at home against the Boston Red Sox, where they will look to build momentum. Skip Schumaker’s squad will be aiming for a strong finish to the regular season.

The Diamondbacks will stay at home to face the Miami Marlins in their upcoming series. Manager Torey Lovullo will be eager for his team to rebound and strengthen their hold in the NL Wild Card race.

As the season nears its conclusion, every game becomes vital for both the Rangers and Diamondbacks. Fans can expect intense competition as teams jockey for playoff positioning.

Rangers’ coaching staff, led by Skip Schumaker, Justin Viele, and Jordan Tiegs, will be analyzing their recent performances to prepare for their upcoming challenges. Their focus will be on maintaining consistent output from both the lineup and the bullpen.

For the Diamondbacks, hitting coach Joe Mather and pitching coach Brian Kaplan will work closely with players to tweak strategies and rectify shortcomings observed against the Rangers. This focus will be especially crucial against the Marlins and Yankees.