Rangers edge Mets 3-1 as Seager goes deep

A Late-Game Shift

The Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The decisive blow came in the sixth inning when Cole Seager hit a solo home run to right field, carrying the ball 374 feet. That single run extended the home team's lead to 3-1, a margin that held through the final out. The Rangers improved their record to 79-80, while the Mets fell to 73-86. Attendance at the venue was 25,320.

Early Scoring

The game began with immediate offense from both sides. In the top of the first inning, the Mets took an early lead after Francisco Lindor scored on a single by Benge to right field. The Rangers responded quickly in the bottom half of the first. Jung hit a home run to left field, traveling 369 feet, which allowed Foscue to score. This two-run homer put the Rangers ahead 2-1 after the first inning. The score remained 1-2 until Seager's sixth-inning blast changed the dynamic of the contest.

Pitching Performance

Kumar Rocker earned the win for the Rangers, pitching five innings. He allowed three hits and one earned run while walking two batters and striking out four. His record improved to 6-11. For the Mets, Zac Thornton took the loss. He pitched five innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs, with one walk and four strikeouts. His record dropped to 5-6.

Bullpen Work

The Rangers bullpen provided the necessary support to close out the victory. Robert Garcia pitched one inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and no walks. Tyler Alexander followed with one inning of work, allowing one hit and no earned runs. Chase Silseth pitched one inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and no walks while striking out two. Jordan Montgomery secured the save by pitching one inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and no walks while striking out one.

On the other side, Jefry Yan pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and one earned run with one walk and one strikeout. Austin Warren pitched one-third of an inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and no walks while striking out two. Jack Weisenburger pitched one inning, allowing one hit, no earned runs, and one walk while striking out one.

The Rangers' efficient bullpen work ensured the 3-1 final score stood as the game ended.

Sources

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