Final Result
The Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The home team secured the victory with a total of three runs, while the visitors managed only one. Attendance for the contest was 25,320. After the game, the Rangers' record stood at 79-80, and the Mets' record was 73-86.
Game Flow
The Mets took an early lead in the first inning. Jose Benge singled to right field, allowing Francisco Lindor to score, making the score 1-0. The Rangers responded immediately in the bottom of the first. Jung homered to left field, a shot that traveled 369 feet, driving in Foscue to make the score 1-2. The Rangers added their third run in the sixth inning when Seager homered to right field. That home run traveled 374 feet, extending the lead to 3-1.
Pitching Performance
Kumar Rocker earned the win for the Rangers. He pitched five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while issuing two walks and striking out four batters. His record improved to 6-11. Robert Garcia pitched one hitless inning, allowing no earned runs, no walks, and no strikeouts. Tyler Alexander pitched one inning, allowing one hit and no earned runs, with no walks and no strikeouts. Chase Silsetth pitched one hitless inning, allowing no earned runs, no walks, and striking out two batters. Jordan Montgomery recorded the save, pitching one hitless inning with no earned runs, no walks, and one strikeout.
For the Mets, Zac Thornton took the loss. He pitched five innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs while issuing one walk and striking out four batters. His record dropped to 5-6.
Jefry Yan pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and one earned run while issuing one walk and striking out one batter. Austin Warren pitched one-third of an inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and no walks while striking out two batters. Jack Weisenburger pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one walk, with no earned runs and one strikeout.
Sources
ESPN
