Jake Burger hits two home runs as Rangers split series with Rays
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Jake Burger hit two home runs and Ezequiel Duran recorded three hits to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday in Arlington. The Rangers overcame two four-run deficits to split the four-game series against the American League leaders. Elias Díaz and Duran provided critical RBI singles in the fifth inning to break a 5-5 tie. Trevor Williams earned the win after pitching two scoreless innings, while Jakob Junis secured the save with a perfect ninth. Texas remains two games back in the race for the AL West lead and the final wild card spot. Both teams travel for three-game series starting Tuesday, with the Rays scheduled to face Atlanta and the Rangers set to play Seattle.
- •Jake Burger homered twice and recorded 82 RBIs this season.
- •The Rangers overcame two four-run deficits to finish with an 8-6 victory.
- •Trevor Williams picked up his first win since May 2025.
- •Jakob Junis recorded his sixth save of the season.
- •The Rays hold the best record in the American League at 85-58.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Burger homers twice as Rangers beat Rays 8-6 to split 4-game series
"Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 on Sunday. The Rangers (71-73) earned a split of the four-game series with the Rays (85-58), who own the American League’s best record. With the score tied 5-all in the fifth, Elias Díaz singled off Steven Matz (5-5) to score Burger, and Duran singled off Casey Legumina to bring home Logan O’Hoppe.
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