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Rangers Secure First Home Win, Defeat Mariners 2-1

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on April 6, 2026, earning their first home win of the season.
Jacob deGrom pitched five innings, allowed one run, and struck out six.
Cal Raleigh gave Seattle the early lead with a home run.
Corey Seager and Jake Burger provided the Rangers' runs, including Burger's sixth-inning double.
The Rangers' bullpen shut out Seattle for four innings.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball expanded in 1969, adding the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Pilots, alongside the San Diego Padres and Montreal Expos. This marked the first expansion since 1962, driven by political pressure from Senator Stuart Symington. The Pilots struggled financially, leading to their relocation as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1970, while the Royals established a competitive presence in the league.

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Story summary

The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on April 6, 2026, earning their first home win of the season.
Jacob deGrom pitched five innings, allowed one run, and struck out six.
Cal Raleigh gave Seattle the early lead with a home run.
Corey Seager and Jake Burger provided the Rangers' runs, including Burger's sixth-inning double.
The Rangers' bullpen shut out Seattle for four innings.

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