Rangers beat Mariners 2-1 as Jake Burger, Jacob deGrom lead win

Texas snaps 4-game losing streak with strong pitching performance

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:52am

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The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the sixth inning, while Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter. The Mariners' Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of the season, but the Rangers were able to even the score and pull out the victory.

Why it matters

This win is an important bounce-back for the Rangers, who had been struggling recently. The strong pitching performance from deGrom and the bullpen, combined with a clutch hit from Burger, shows the team's ability to win close games against a tough division rival like the Mariners.

The details

In the sixth inning, Jake Burger hit a go-ahead RBI double to score Corey Seager, giving the Rangers a 2-1 lead. Starter Jacob deGrom pitched 5 innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 6. The Rangers bullpen, led by Jalen Beeks and Jakob Junis, was able to hold the lead and secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Raleigh's home run came in the first inning, capping a 12-pitch at-bat.

The players

Jake Burger

A Rangers infielder who hit the go-ahead RBI double in the 6th inning.

Jacob deGrom

The Rangers starting pitcher who threw 5 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 2 hits.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners catcher who hit a solo home run in the 1st inning, his first of the season.

Corey Seager

The Rangers infielder who scored the tying run in the 1st inning on a single by Burger.

Logan Gilbert

The Mariners starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to battle and find ways to win close games like this. This was a big bounce-back win for our team.”

— Chris Woodward, Rangers Manager

What’s next

The Mariners and Rangers will continue their series on Tuesday, with Seattle's George Kirby facing off against Texas' Nathan Eovaldi.

The takeaway

This victory shows the Rangers' resilience and ability to win close games against tough division opponents like the Mariners. The strong pitching performance from deGrom and the bullpen, combined with a clutch hit from Burger, were the keys to the win and will be important factors as the Rangers look to build momentum in the early part of the season.