Kumar Rocker struggles early as Rangers fall to Twins, 10-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Texas Rangers lost to the Minnesota Twins, 10-2, on June 16, 2026, in Arlington. Kumar Rocker allowed multiple first-inning runs, leading to his removal by the fourth inning after giving up seven runs overall. The Rangers have not won any of the 14 games in which they allowed multiple first-inning runs this season, significantly impacting their performance. Manager Skip Schumaker acknowledged the trend as detrimental, emphasizing the need for improved starts from the pitching staff.
- •Rocker allowed a leadoff homer and two runs in the first inning.
- •Rangers have lost all 14 games when giving up multiple first-inning runs this season.
- •Rocker now holds a 9.69 first-inning ERA, one of the worst in MLB.
- •Rangers averaged just 2.14 runs per game in losses where they allow multiple runs early.
- •The team is addressing the need for better performances in the opening inning.
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Kumar Rocker vs. the 1st inning: Rangers starter is ending games before they begin
"The initial frame haunted the right-hander, and Texas as a team, in another loss against struggling Minnesota.
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