Rangers Struggle Against Mariners, Fall 7-3 Despite Late Push
Rangers can't break the George Kirby curse as offense sputters in loss to Mariners
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The Texas Rangers lost 7-3 to the Seattle Mariners on April 18, 2026, in Seattle, continuing their struggles against pitcher George Kirby. Despite leaving 13 runners on base and a late home run from Josh Jung, the Rangers could not overcome an early deficit and aim to win the series in the final game.
- 01The Rangers left 13 runners on base, including three times with bases loaded.
- 02Nathan Eovaldi pitched into the sixth inning, while Cal Quantrill covered the final three innings.
- 03Josh Jung hit a home run, marking the first home run the Rangers have hit off Kirby at T-Mobile Park.
- 04George Kirby maintained a dominant record against the Rangers, improving to 7-0 with a 0.36 ERA in Seattle.
- 05The Rangers aim to win the series against the Mariners, seeking their first series win in Seattle since May 2023.
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In a disappointing outing, the Texas Rangers fell to the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on April 18, 2026, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The game was largely decided in the first inning when Julio Rodriguez scored, significantly boosting the Mariners' chances of victory. The Rangers struggled offensively, leaving 13 runners on base and failing to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities, including three instances with bases loaded. Despite this, Nathan Eovaldi managed to pitch into the sixth inning, and Cal Quantrill provided crucial relief. Josh Jung's sixth-inning home run marked the first time the Rangers had scored against Mariners' pitcher George Kirby at T-Mobile Park, raising Kirby's ERA against them to 0.36. The Rangers are looking to bounce back and win the series in the final game, which would be their first series win in Seattle since May 2023, as they aim to finish their 10-game road trip with a 5-5 record.
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The Rangers' performance affects their standings in the season series against the Mariners, which could be crucial for postseason positioning.
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