Seager, Rocker Power Rangers Past Pirates 3-2

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Texas Rangers Edge Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

PITTSBURGH -- Corey Seager singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and rookie Kumar Rocker won his second straight start as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Saturday.

Seager’s sharp single to center field scored Josh Smith and put the Rangers ahead 2-1. Marcus Semien followed with a sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 3-1.

Rocker (3-4) gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. This followed a performance where he pitched five scoreless innings against the Chicago White Sox in his previous start last Sunday. The Rangers have won the first two games of the series and will try to finish the sweep on Sunday.

Pirates Pitching Struggles Continue

Mitch Keller (1-10) took his 10th consecutive loss, allowing three runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings. He was lifted after Semien’s sacrifice fly.

Keller hasn’t won since beating Miami on March 28 in his first start of the season. The Pirates lost for the sixth time in seven games.

Pittsburgh closed the gap to 3-2 in the sixth on Henry Davis’ run-scoring grounder, but Texas held on. Shawn Armstrong, Hoby Milner and Chris Martin combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief, with Martin getting the last three outs for his second save.

Injury and Roster Updates

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (strained left oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list before the game. Center fielder Wyatt Langford (back spasms) sat out a second straight day.

Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds was activated from the paternity list after missing three games following the birth of a son. He went 0 for 4.

In summary

The Texas Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on June 21, 2025. Corey Seager's RBI single in the sixth inning proved to be the game-winner. Rookie pitcher Kumar Rocker earned his third win of the season for the Rangers. Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller took his tenth consecutive loss. Texas secured the series victory and will aim for a sweep on Sunday.

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