Rangers rally past Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings

Texas overcomes 3-run blown lead in 9th to win in extras

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:34am

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The Texas Rangers blew a 3-run lead in the 9th inning but rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings on Saturday. Jake Burger and Corey Seager hit home runs for the Rangers, who overcame the late collapse to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Rangers' comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity, an important quality for a team looking to contend in the competitive American League West division. The Phillies, meanwhile, will need to find a way to close out games after this tough loss.

The details

The Rangers jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the 9th inning, but the Phillies rallied to tie the game and send it to extra innings. In the 10th, the Rangers scored the go-ahead run to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Jake Burger

A Rangers slugger who hit a home run in the game.

Corey Seager

The Rangers' star shortstop who also homered in the contest.

Texas Rangers

The American League baseball team that rallied to defeat the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies

The National League baseball team that blew a late lead against the Rangers.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back and get this win. It's a good sign for our team moving forward.”

— Corey Seager, Rangers Shortstop

What’s next

The Rangers and Phillies will meet again on Sunday for the series finale.

The takeaway

The Rangers' ability to overcome a late collapse and rally for the extra-inning victory demonstrates their mental toughness and potential to be a contender in the American League this season.