Texas Rangers secure 6-3 victory to sweep Kansas City Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on May 31, 2026, at Globe Life Field. The Rangers scored four runs in the first inning, with contributions from Alejandro Osuna and Kyle Higashioka, while pitcher Jack Leiter achieved ten strikeouts in 5.2 shutout innings. Despite the Royals scoring three late runs, the Rangers maintained control to conclude their May homestand positively. They will face the St. Louis Cardinals on June 1, with pitcher Jacob deGrom on the mound.
- •Rangers score four runs in the first inning.
- •Jack Leiter pitches 5.2 innings, striking out ten.
- •Josh Jung drives in multiple runs, boosting his season stats.
- •Rangers sweep the Royals and end May on a positive note.
- •Next game on June 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — 28-31 – Rangers close out May with 6-3 win to sweep Royals
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