Texas Rangers defeat Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 to avoid three-game sweep

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Texas Rangers defeat Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 to avoid three-game sweep
Summary

The Texas Rangers finished their series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 7-4 victory at American Family Field on August 30, 2026. After trailing 2-0 following the first inning, Texas rallied behind a solo home run from Ezequiel Duran in the third inning and his two-run ground-rule double in the fifth to secure the lead. Kumar Rocker pitched three innings for the Rangers, while the bullpen held the Brewers scoreless for most of the remaining frames despite a two-run home run allowed by Jordan Montgomery. Joc Pederson added a solo home run in the sixth inning, while Jake Burger and Cody Freeman provided insurance runs in the seventh. The win snapped a series deficit and concluded the road trip for Texas. The Rangers return home to open a series against the Athletics, with Jacob deGrom scheduled to start.

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  • Ezequiel Duran hit his 15th home run of the season and recorded three RBIs in the win.
  • Kumar Rocker threw 86 pitches over three innings of work.
  • Joc Pederson, Jake Burger, and Cody Freeman each contributed to the scoring efforts.
  • The Rangers conclude their road trip and will host the Athletics in their next series.
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