Jake deGrom, Rangers extend Mariners' skid in shutout

Brandon Nimmo's leadoff homer sets the tone as Texas pitchers combine for a six-hit shutout.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:35am

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The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Friday night, extending the Mariners' losing streak to four games. Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff home run in the first inning, and the Rangers' pitching staff, led by Jacob deGrom, held the Mariners scoreless throughout the game.

Why it matters

The Rangers' victory over the Mariners continues a strong start to the season for Texas, who have now won four of their six games against Seattle. The Mariners, on the other hand, are struggling to find their footing, having lost four straight games.

The details

Nimmo's leadoff homer in the first inning gave the Rangers an early 1-0 lead, and they extended it to 2-0 in the third inning when Corey Seager doubled and Wyatt Langford drove him in with a single. The Rangers added three more runs in the seventh and ninth innings to secure the 5-0 victory. Rangers starter Jacob deGrom pitched four scoreless innings, giving up four hits and striking out three, but was pulled after throwing 88 pitches. The Mariners' offense was held in check throughout the game, managing just six hits.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Rangers have now played four games against the Mariners this season, winning all four.

The players

Brandon Nimmo

The Texas Rangers outfielder hit a leadoff home run in the first inning to give his team an early 1-0 lead.

Jacob deGrom

The Texas Rangers starting pitcher threw four scoreless innings, giving up four hits and striking out three, but was pulled after 88 pitches.

Corey Seager

The Texas Rangers infielder doubled and scored a run in the third inning to extend the team's lead to 2-0.

Wyatt Langford

The Texas Rangers outfielder drove in a run with a single in the third inning to make the score 2-0.

Logan Gilbert

The Seattle Mariners starting pitcher gave up two runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings, walking one and striking out seven.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to find ways to win games, even when our offense is struggling. Our pitching staff did a great job of keeping us in the game tonight.”

— Chris Woodward, Texas Rangers Manager

What’s next

The Rangers and Mariners will continue their three-game series on Saturday, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM local time.

The takeaway

The Rangers' victory over the Mariners showcases their strong pitching staff and ability to win close games, even when their offense is not at its best. The Mariners, on the other hand, will need to find a way to get their bats going if they want to turn around their current four-game losing streak.