Rangers Snap Skid at Mariners' Ballpark with Nimmo's Leadoff Homer

Texas earns rare win at T-Mobile Park, gets strong pitching in 5-0 victory over Seattle

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners, with the players' forms abstracted into angular, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Rangers' rare win at T-Mobile Park showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome their struggles in Seattle.Round Rock Today

The Texas Rangers snapped their recent struggles at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, earning a 5-0 win over the Mariners on Friday night. The victory was just the Rangers' 10th in their last 47 games at the Mariners' home stadium dating back to 2020. Brandon Nimmo's leadoff home run in the first inning set the tone, and the Rangers' pitching staff made it stand up, with Jacob deGrom, Gavin Collyer, and the bullpen combining for the shutout.

Why it matters

The Rangers have long struggled to win at T-Mobile Park, so this victory represents an important step in turning around that trend. The win also keeps Texas in the hunt in the AL West, as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

The details

Nimmo's leadoff homer gave the Rangers an early 2-0 lead, and they added on from there. Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger each had RBI singles, while Josh Jung continued his hot hitting with three more hits. On the mound, deGrom went four innings before handing it over to the bullpen, which delivered five scoreless frames to preserve the shutout.

  • The Rangers entered the series 9-38 at T-Mobile Park since the start of the 2020 season.
  • Nimmo's leadoff homer came in the first inning to give Texas an early advantage.
  • Langford and Burger delivered key RBI hits in the seventh inning to extend the Rangers' lead.

The players

Brandon Nimmo

The Rangers' leadoff hitter, who opened the game with a home run to give Texas an early lead.

Jacob deGrom

The Rangers' starting pitcher, who went four innings and kept the Mariners off the scoreboard.

Gavin Collyer

The Rangers' rookie reliever, who earned his first Major League win with 1.1 innings of scoreless work.

Josh Jung

The Rangers' third baseman, who continued his strong start to the season with three more hits.

Wyatt Langford

The Rangers' outfielder, who recorded three hits and drove in a run with an RBI single.

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What they’re saying

“T-Mobile Park in Seattle has been a house of horrors for the Texas Rangers of late. On Friday, they took a little of the edge off those struggles.”

— Matt Postins, Author

What’s next

The Rangers will look to clinch the series against the Mariners on Saturday night, with the game being broadcast nationally on Fox.

The takeaway

This win represents an important step for the Rangers, who have long struggled to win at T-Mobile Park. If they can build on this performance, it could be a sign that they are ready to challenge for a playoff spot in the competitive AL West.