Higashioka's Homer Lifts Rangers Over Struggling Mariners

Texas rallies late to extend Seattle's skid to four games

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:22am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in the colors of the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners uniforms, conveying the dynamic energy of the game through a fragmented, abstract visual style.A cubist interpretation of the key moments from the Rangers' comeback win over the struggling Mariners, capturing the dynamic energy of the game through a fragmented, geometric lens.Arlington Today

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six solid innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth as the Texas Rangers came from behind to defeat the struggling Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night in Arlington.

Why it matters

The Rangers' comeback win extends the Mariners' losing streak to four games, further compounding Seattle's early-season woes. Texas, meanwhile, picks up a key divisional victory to keep pace in the AL West.

The details

Eovaldi, making his 300th career start, allowed two runs on six hits over six innings with seven strikeouts. George Kirby threw a complete game for Seattle, but the Rangers rallied against him in the fifth with a pair of singles and Higashioka's two-run blast that proved to be the difference.

  • Eovaldi reached 1,500 career strikeouts in the first inning.
  • The Mariners took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning.
  • The Rangers scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead.

The players

Nathan Eovaldi

Texas Rangers starting pitcher making his 300th career MLB appearance.

Kyle Higashioka

Texas Rangers catcher who hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning.

George Kirby

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher who threw a complete game but took the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Eovaldi reached 1,500 career strikeouts when he got Josh Naylor swinging to end the top of the first inning.”

— Nathan Eovaldi

The takeaway

The Rangers' comeback win over the struggling Mariners showcases their resilience and ability to rally late, while also highlighting Seattle's continued early-season woes as they try to turn things around.