Joc Pederson's homer boosts Rangers past Orioles 2-1 in Arlington
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lead the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington on Friday night. Pederson's homer, his 21st of the season, brought in Elias Diaz and provided the Rangers a lead they maintained throughout the game. Nathan Eovaldi pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits, while Tyler Alexander and Jacob Latz contributed in relief, with Latz earning his 22nd save. The Orioles threatened in the ninth, but a successful replay review confirmed a tag out at home plate. The Rangers secured their third consecutive win and improved to 3-1 in their current homestand.
- •Rangers defeat Orioles 2-1 on August 7, 2026.
- •Joc Pederson hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning.
- •Nathan Eovaldi allows one run in 5 1/3 innings pitched.
- •Tyler Alexander claims the win; Jacob Latz earns his 22nd save.
- •Rangers play the Orioles again with Jacob deGrom starting next.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Joc Pederson's Home Run Lifts Rangers Over Orioles
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Joc Pederson's 2-run homer in the 6th lifts Rangers past the Orioles 2-1
"Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined to limit Baltimore to one run as the Texas Rangers beat the Orioles 2-1 Friday night. Pederson swung at the first pitch he saw from Shane Baz (4-11) and drove it 414 feet around the pole in right field, scoring Elias Diaz and giving the Rangers a lead they never relinquished.
"The Texas Rangers were able to squeak past the Baltimore Orioles thanks to strong pitching and a late home run by Joc Pederson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:19 AMJoc Pederson's Home Run Lifts Rangers Over Orioles
The Texas Rangers were able to squeak past the Baltimore Orioles thanks to strong pitching and a late home run by Joc Pederson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:58 AMJoc Pederson's 2-run homer in the 6th lifts Rangers past the Orioles 2-1
Joc Pederson hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers combined to limit Baltimore to one run as the Texas Rangers beat the Orioles 2-1 Friday night. Pederson swung at the first pitch he saw from Shane Baz (4-11) and drove it 414 feet around the pole in right field, scoring Elias Diaz and giving the Rangers a lead they never relinquished.
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