In a commanding performance, the Texas Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker delivered a Quality Start, allowing only one run while striking out five batters. The game began with the Pirates scoring first, but Rocker quickly settled in, retiring thirteen consecutive batters after the initial runs. A standout moment came from Evan Carter, who made a spectacular leaping catch at the wall to deny a potential home run from Oneil Cruz. The Rangers responded with a strong offensive showing, scoring two runs in the second inning and three more in the fifth, highlighted by a double from Josh Smith and an RBI groundout from Josh Jung. The Rangers' bullpen maintained the lead, with Cole Winn, Jacob Latz, and Jakob Junis each contributing an inning of scoreless relief. The victory marks a strong start to the Rangers' homestand, despite concerns over Wyatt Langford, who left the game with forearm soreness and is scheduled for an MRI.