Texas Rangers edge San Diego Padres 9-7 in high-scoring game

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Texas Rangers edge San Diego Padres 9-7 in high-scoring game
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The Texas Rangers defeated the San Diego Padres 9-7 at Globe Life Field on June 19. The game featured a see-saw battle with the Padres initially taking a 5-0 lead in the first inning. The Rangers responded with six runs in their half of the first and then secured the victory, highlighted by Wyatt Langford's eighth-inning home run. Jacob deGrom pitched six innings with six hits and six runs allowed but marked his sixth win of the season. Both teams will face each other again on Saturday.

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  • Rangers posted a six-run first inning after falling behind 5-0.
  • Wyatt Langford hit a solo home run for Texas, his fifth of the season.
  • Jacob deGrom registered his sixth win, pitching six innings.
  • Randy Vasquez took the loss for the Padres, falling to 6-5.
  • Both teams are set to play again on Saturday at Globe Life Field.
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  • 4:05 AMYahoo SportsIn a See-Saw Battle, Rangers Topple Padres 9-7
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Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres put together quite a slugfest on Friday night at Globe Life Field. In the end, the Rangers came out as winners.

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