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Rangers Rally 9-7, Grand Slam Powers Win

6/20/2026

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Rangers Comeback Win

Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 after trailing.
Rangers scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning.
Catcher Elias Díaz’s appealed check-swing was called a ball, leading to a walk that set up Ty France’s grand slam.
Umpires Emil Jimenez and John Bacon started, while Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski entered later, resulting in bench coach Luis Urueta’s ejection in the top of the first inning.

Summary

deGrom Birthday

Jacob deGrom celebrated his 38th birthday with nine strikeouts over six innings, earning his 102nd win.
Jacob Latz recorded his 13th save in 15 chances, preserving the Rangers’ comeback win.
The victory halted Texas’ slump, ending a stretch of five losses in six games.
San Diego’s loss, the Padres’ third defeat in four outings, set up Saturday’s series start at 3:05 pm CDT with Nathan Eovaldi and Walker Buehler pitching.

History

Historical Context

In the 2004 American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox erased a 3-0 series deficit against the New York Yankees, winning four straight games to take the best-of-seven series 4-3. The comeback, highlighted by Dave Roberts’ steal and Curt Schilling’s “bloody sock” outing, broke the 86-year World Series drought that began after the 1918 championship.

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Rangers Comeback Win

Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 after trailing.
Rangers scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning.
Catcher Elias Díaz’s appealed check-swing was called a ball, leading to a walk that set up Ty France’s grand slam.
Umpires Emil Jimenez and John Bacon started, while Gabe Morales and Mike Muchlinski entered later, resulting in bench coach Luis Urueta’s ejection in the top of the first inning.

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