Mariners rally past Rangers after Jacob deGrom strikes out 12
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, overcoming a dominant pitching performance by Jacob deGrom. The Texas starter allowed only one hit and struck out 12 batters over six shutout innings, exiting with a 3-0 lead. The bullpen struggled immediately after his departure, as Jakob Junis allowed four consecutive baserunners to start the seventh, including a go-ahead three-run home run by Julio Rodriguez. Seattle starter Logan Gilbert earned the win, matching deGrom with 11 strikeouts of his own. The loss creates a setback for the Rangers as they trail the Houston Astros by three games in the AL West and face a two-game deficit for the final wild-card spot. The Mariners secured the series 2-1 but remain outside of the primary playoff race.
- •Jacob deGrom struck out 12 batters in six one-hit innings.
- •Julio Rodriguez hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning.
- •Jakob Junis allowed four runs without recording an out.
- •The Mariners won the game 4-3 and claimed the series 2-1.
- •The Rangers sit two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final wild-card spot.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mad Hatters: deGrom and Gilbert duel, Julio brings a missile launcher in 4-3 win
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers bullpen blows brilliant start from Jacob deGrom, who struck out 12 in 6 1-hit innings in loss to Mariners
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — DeGrom retires first 15 batters, Rodríguez hits 3-run homer off bullpen as Mariners beat Texas 4-3
"Jacob deGrom retired his first 15 batters and struck out 12 for his highest total since 2022 but Julio Rodríguez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Jakob Junis in a four-run seventh that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 4-3 Thursday. DeGrom didn’t allow a hit until Cole Young singled on a line drive off the pitcher’s raised glove leading off the sixth. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out eight of his first nine batters for the fifth time and finished with his highest strikeout total since Sept. 19, 2022, for the New York Mets against Pittsburgh.
"deGrom turned back the clock with his former Cy Young form. But it wasn't enough for a much-needed Rangers win.
"Mariners outlast deGrom, win series over Rangers thanks to big blast from Julio Rodríguez
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:07 AMMad Hatters: deGrom and Gilbert duel, Julio brings a missile launcher in 4-3 win
Mariners outlast deGrom, win series over Rangers thanks to big blast from Julio Rodríguez
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:57 PMRangers bullpen blows brilliant start from Jacob deGrom, who struck out 12 in 6 1-hit innings in loss to Mariners
deGrom turned back the clock with his former Cy Young form. But it wasn't enough for a much-needed Rangers win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:56 PMDeGrom retires first 15 batters, Rodríguez hits 3-run homer off bullpen as Mariners beat Texas 4-3
Jacob deGrom retired his first 15 batters and struck out 12 for his highest total since 2022 but Julio Rodríguez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Jakob Junis in a four-run seventh that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Texas Rangers 4-3 Thursday. DeGrom didn’t allow a hit until Cole Young singled on a line drive off the pitcher’s raised glove leading off the sixth. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out eight of his first nine batters for the fifth time and finished with his highest strikeout total since Sept. 19, 2022, for the New York Mets against Pittsburgh.
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