Rangers edge Mariners in series opener behind Jake Burger's strong performance

On July 24, the Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-4 at Globe Life Field. The game featured back-and-forth scoring, with Wyatt Langford opening for Texas with a second-inning home run. Both teams traded leads, but Jake Burger's two-run homer and a go-ahead ground ball single helped secure the victory. The Rangers improved their record and extended their lead in the AL West to 1.5 games. The teams will meet again for the second game of the series, with Texas starting Nathan Eovaldi against Seattle's Bryan Woo.

• 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — 52-51 – Burger, small ball, and bullpen help Rangers sink Seattle