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Leiter and Burger lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:31pm
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A cubist interpretation of the Rangers' victory over the Orioles, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of the game.Baltimore TodayThe Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Monday night, with strong pitching from Jack Leiter and timely hitting from Jake Burger. Leiter struck out eight batters over six innings, while Burger drove in two runs to lead the Rangers to their third straight victory.
Why it matters
The win continues the Rangers' strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth, with contributions from both their pitching staff and lineup. For the Orioles, the loss is a setback as they look to build on their recent success and compete in the AL East.
The details
Leiter (1-0) had a stretch of five straight strikeouts and appeared to have a sixth for the second out in the fifth, but Colton Cowser won an ABS challenge on a called third strike and turned it into a base hit. Blaze Alexander singled and Gunnar Henderson had a two-out single to cut it to 4-2 before Leiter struck out Pete Alonso to end the inning with runners at the corners. Burger had an RBI single and Joc Pederson added a sacrifice fly to make it 4-1. Burger doubled and scored on a one-out single by Josh Smith in the ninth off Tyler Wells.
- The game was played on Monday night, March 31, 2026.
The players
Jack Leiter
The Texas Rangers starting pitcher who struck out eight batters over six strong innings.
Jake Burger
The Texas Rangers player who drove in two runs to lead the team to victory.
Chris Bassitt
The Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher who allowed four runs over 4.1 innings in his first start for the team.
Gunnar Henderson
The Baltimore Orioles player who hit his first home run of the season.
Brandon Nimmo
The Baltimore Orioles player who singled and scored a run in the game.
What’s next
The Orioles will send Zach Eflin to the mound for his first start of the season on Tuesday, while the Rangers have not yet announced their starting pitcher.
The takeaway
This game showcased the Rangers' strong start to the season, with contributions from both their pitching staff and lineup. The Orioles will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue to compete in the tough AL East division.
