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Rangers Slugger Jung Hits Rare .300 Mark, Nimmo Reaches 1,000 Hits
Texas Rangers see offensive surge despite loss to Mariners
Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:08pm
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A cubist interpretation of the Rangers-Mariners matchup captures the dynamic energy of the game through fragmented, geometric shapes and bold team colors.Kirby TodayThe Texas Rangers fell to the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Saturday, but saw strong performances from young slugger Josh Jung, who reached a .300 batting average for the first time in over a year, and veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who recorded his 1,000th career hit.
Why it matters
The Rangers' offense has been a bright spot early in the season, with the team ranking near the top of the American League in several key offensive categories. Jung and Nimmo's performances are a positive sign as the Rangers look to build on their strong start and make a push for the playoffs.
The details
The Rangers collected seven hits against Mariners starter George Kirby, with Jung going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Nimmo, who entered the game with 999 career hits, recorded his 1,000th in his final at-bat. Despite the loss, the Rangers' offense has been a strength so far, ranking highly in the AL in slugging percentage, batting average, home runs, and on-base plus slugging.
- Josh Jung last batted .300 or better on April 19, 2025.
- Brandon Nimmo recorded his 1,000th career hit on April 19, 2026.
The players
Josh Jung
A young Rangers slugger who has been on a tear at the plate, hitting .303/.352/.500 with two home runs and seven RBIs.
Brandon Nimmo
A veteran Rangers outfielder who recorded his 1,000th career hit in Saturday's game, a milestone he has been approaching for some time.
Nathan Eovaldi
The Rangers' starting pitcher, who allowed four runs (two earned) in five innings of work against the Mariners.
Ezequiel Duran
The Rangers infielder who committed a throwing error that led to two unearned runs for the Mariners.
George Kirby
The Mariners' starting pitcher, who went 5.2 innings and allowed three runs to the Rangers' offense.
What’s next
The Rangers will look to bounce back and win the series against the Mariners in the final game on Sunday.
The takeaway
Despite the loss, the Rangers' offense has been a bright spot early in the season, with Josh Jung and Brandon Nimmo leading the way. If the team can continue to produce at the plate, they will be in a strong position to make a playoff push.
