Brandon Nimmo, Kumar Rocker spark Rangers against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Texas Rangers secured a much-needed bounce-back win against the Chicago White Sox on July 21, 2026. Brandon Nimmo contributed significantly with a two-run homer and four hits, while Kumar Rocker pitched six shutout innings. This victory came after the Rangers dropped three of four games since the All-Star break, falling to second place in the AL West. Rocker's strong performance marked a return to form and provided relief to the struggling bullpen. With only two weeks left until the trade deadline, the Rangers aim to build on this momentum.
- •Nimmo hit a two-run homer and had four hits in the game.
- •Rocker pitched six innings, allowing only one hit.
- •The Rangers had lost three of four games before this match.
- •They fell behind Seattle in the AL West standings.
- •This win comes just before the MLB trade deadline.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kumar Rocker, Brandon Nimmo let their play do the talking, give Rangers a reset vs. White Sox
"After losing their grip on first place since returning from the All-Star break, Texas got the team effort it needed to get back on track.
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