ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Kumar Rocker allowed one earned run over five innings, and Josh Jung homered and drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2026, at Globe Life Park. Jung went 3 for 3. Texas scored twice in the first on Jung’s home run to left, then added a run in the fifth. The Mets scored once in the first when Carson Benge singled to right to drive in Francisco Lindor. Zac Thornton took the loss after giving up two earned runs in five innings. Jordan Montgomery recorded the save. Rocker earned the win, allowing three hits and striking out four. Texas improved to 79-80. New York fell to 74-90. The Rangers finished with seven hits, while the Mets had four. Attendance was 25,320, and the game took 2 hours, 28 minutes. Texas opens a series at Minnesota on Friday, and New York visits Washington.