Rangers Blank Mariners 5-0 Behind Nimmo's Leadoff Homer, deGrom's Scoreless Outing

Texas rookie Gavin Collyer also earns first career win in the victory.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:54am

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The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Friday night, powered by a leadoff home run from Brandon Nimmo and four scoreless innings from starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Rookie Gavin Collyer also earned his first career win for the Rangers.

Why it matters

The win snaps a four-game losing streak for the Mariners, who have struggled to find consistency so far this season. For the Rangers, the strong outing from deGrom and the emergence of young talent like Collyer provide optimism as they look to build on this victory.

The details

Nimmo opened the game with a solo home run to give the Rangers an early lead. deGrom, the veteran right-hander, then held the Mariners scoreless over four innings, striking out five batters. Collyer, a 23-year-old rookie, earned his first career win after pitching five innings of relief.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Brandon Nimmo

An outfielder for the Texas Rangers who hit a leadoff home run to open the game.

Jacob deGrom

The veteran starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers who threw four scoreless innings.

Gavin Collyer

A 23-year-old rookie pitcher for the Texas Rangers who earned his first career win.

Seattle Mariners

The opposing team that lost the game, extending their losing streak to four games.

Texas Rangers

The home team that won the game, snapping a four-game losing streak for the Mariners.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to see the young guys step up tonight and contribute to the win. Gavin really battled out there and Jacob set the tone early with his strong outing.”

— Chris Woodward, Texas Rangers Manager

The takeaway

The Rangers' victory showcases the depth of their roster, with contributions from both veteran stars like deGrom and emerging talents like Nimmo and Collyer. As the season progresses, the Rangers will look to build on this performance and continue challenging for a playoff spot in the American League.