Rangers Edge Mariners in Pitchers’ Duel
ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Jake Burger’s RBI double in the sixth inning broke a tie and lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night at Globe Life Park.
Both teams scored a run in the first inning before the game settled into a pitching duel. The Rangers managed seven hits but grounded into two double plays. The Mariners were held to just two hits total.
Jalen Beeks earned the win in relief for Texas, improving to 1-0. Logan Gilbert took the loss for Seattle, falling to 0-2. Jakob Junis secured his first save. Attendance was 23,901.
The Rangers evened their record to 5-5. The Mariners lost their third straight, dropping to 4-7. The teams continue their series Tuesday.