The Texas Rangers overpowered the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Sunday, closing out their three-game series at Globe Life Field with a statement win. Jacob deGrom delivered a commanding performance for Texas, pitching six innings with just one earned run and four strikeouts, improving his record to 5-2 on the season.
Josh Smith led the Rangers’ offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs, while Marcus Semien continued his hot streak at the plate, reaching base twice and scoring a run. The Rangers broke the game open with a five-run eighth inning, capitalizing on St. Louis’ bullpen struggles.
For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras drove in the team’s only run in the first inning, but the offense stalled from there. Highly touted rookie Jack Leiter did not appear in this matchup, as the Cardinals turned to Erick Fedde for the start.
The Rangers’ win keeps them in the playoff hunt as the season enters June, while the Cardinals look to regroup after a tough road series.