Astros overpower Rangers with 9-3 victory in Arlington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 9-3 at Globe Life Field on July 11, 2026. Kumar Rocker struggled for the Rangers, allowing seven runs in 5 2/3 innings, including a grand slam to LaMonte Wade Jr. Ezequiel Duran provided all three of Texas' runs with two home runs. The Rangers are now 3-6 against the Astros this season and face a rubber match against them for the first half finale on July 12, 2026.
- •Astros scored nine runs against the Rangers' three
- •Kumar Rocker allowed seven runs in 5 2/3 innings
- •Ezequiel Duran hit two home runs for Texas
- •Rangers struggle, going 3-6 against Astros this season
- •Rubber match scheduled for July 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM CDT
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — 48-47 – Rangers ambushed by Astros in 9-3 beating
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