Texas secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Detroit in the ninth inning thanks to a clutch pinch-hit double by Josh Smith. The game was full of excitement, with both teams making errors and scoring runs.
In the second inning, Detroit’s Kerry Carpenter tied the game with a home run. But the Rangers took the lead in the sixth inning after another fielding error from Detroit, this time allowing Semien to score three runs. The Tigers fought back with a single by Javier Baez in the eighth, but they were unable to hold onto their lead and the game remained tied until the ninth.
In the final innings, Kirby Yates earned the win for Texas by striking out the side, while Spencer Torkelson committed an error that allowed Ezequiel Duran to score on Smith’s double. Detrot’s Shelby Miller took the loss after committing three errors leading to two unearned runs.
Dane Dunning started for Texas and went five innings, while Skubal pitched 6 1/3 innings for Detroit. Despite their struggles, both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game.
The series finale at Comerica Park will feature Rangers’ promising rookie Jack Leiter making his major league debut, while Kenta Maeda will start for Detroit. Leiter was the Rangers’ top pick in
