Corey Seager hit two home runs, and Nathaniel Lowe had two hits and two RBIs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday. Josh Smith and Leody Tavares each had two hits for the squad, which had suffered six consecutive losses and a string of 12 losses in 14 games. The Rangers scored more than four runs for the first time since May 8 in Oakland, when they won 12-11.
“The team really needed this boost,” remarked Texas manager Bruce Bochy. “Sometimes it felt like we were stuck in a rut and couldn’t see a way out.”
While the Rangers suffered a sweep in Philadelphia and then lost two out of three games at Target Field, Seager managed to find his groove during the road trip. Over the past five games, the shortstop has gone 7 for 20 with five home runs and seven RBIs.
“He’s been in incredible form. It’s a joy to watch elite hitters find their rhythm, and he’s certainly found his,” Bochy added. “He’s been making solid connections and capitalizing on his opportunities.”
On the Twins’ side, Carlos Correa had two hits and drove in a run, and Max Kepler contributed with a run-scoring double. However, Minnesota’s starting pitcher, Pablo López, struggled, allowing six runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, marking his third consecutive loss.
Despite this, López remained focused on the positives, emphasizing the importance of sticking to the process and minimizing free passes.
Meanwhile, Rangers starter Gerson Garabito made a remarkable major league debut, allowing only one run and two hits over 3 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander had spent ten seasons in various organizations before being called up from Triple-A Round Rock.
