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Rangers Edge Guardians 3-2 as Seager Ends Slump

6/6/2026

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Seager Ends Slump

Texas Rangers defeated Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on June 5, 2026, after Corey Seager hit a home run.
Seager ended a 0-for-29 slump, returning after missing 19 games since May 13 because of inflammation.
Starter Parker Messick retired 15 of 16 batters, then allowed hits to Wyatt Langford and Seager before exiting after a walk.
Reliever Jacob Latz earned his ninth save after a six-out relief to close the game.

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Seager Returns

The Rangers optioned utility man Cody Freeman and outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock.
Chris Young said the return of Corey Seager and Evan Langford was “very big” for the team.
Seager’s back inflammation ended his .179 average, seven homers, 20 RBIs and 27.5% strikeouts before the IL.
Seager and Langford combined for a 1-for-2 single, two hits and five walks in ten at-bats during rehab.

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Judge Injured

Aaron Judge was placed on the list with a rib stress fracture; re-evaluation in four to six weeks.
Spencer Jones was promoted to replace Judge and recorded his first three-hit game.
Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho left in the fourth inning with left-wrist discomfort.
Cardinals rookie Lars Nootbaar debuted after heel surgery in October.
The Tigers went 4-0, ending a 9-22 May slump with a three-run inning against Seattle.

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Seager Ends Slump

Texas Rangers defeated Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on June 5, 2026, after Corey Seager hit a home run.
Seager ended a 0-for-29 slump, returning after missing 19 games since May 13 because of inflammation.
Starter Parker Messick retired 15 of 16 batters, then allowed hits to Wyatt Langford and Seager before exiting after a walk.
Reliever Jacob Latz earned his ninth save after a six-out relief to close the game.

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