Rocker struggles as Rangers lose to Orioles 10-5 at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Texas Rangers fell to the Baltimore Orioles 10-5 on Sunday, concluding their series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Kumar Rocker struggled on the mound, allowing six earned runs, including two home runs, over just three innings. After an initial strikeout, he quickly lost momentum, giving up four hits and two runs in the first inning. Although Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to narrow the deficit, the Rangers struggled offensively, going 8-for-35 at the plate. The loss brings the Rangers to a.500 record of 59-59 as they prepare for a road trip to face the Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics.
- •Rocker allowed six earned runs and struck out five over three innings.
- •Nimmo hit a three-run home run to make it 5-3.
- •Rangers were 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
- •Texas heads on a seven-game road trip next.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rocker Struggles in Rangers' Loss to Orioles
"Kumar Rocker dug a hole the Texas Rangers could not get out of against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
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