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Duran's Hit Seals Dramatic Ninth-Inning Comeback
31 May
Summary
- Rangers rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to win.
- Duran delivered a walk-off RBI single to secure the win.
- Kansas City Royals suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
The Texas Rangers secured a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, fueled by a three-run ninth-inning rally. The Royals, who have now lost five straight games, held a 6-4 lead entering the final frame.
Joc Pederson initiated the Rangers' comeback with an opposite-field home run off Lucas Erceg. Subsequent infield singles from Josh Jung and Brandon Nimmo, along with Jake Burger's third hit of the game, tied the score. Ezequiel Duran then delivered the walk-off RBI single, bringing Nimmo home for the winning run.
Kansas City's offense struggled, managing only three hits. They took a brief lead in the eighth inning when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Chris Martin, making it 6-3. However, the Rangers chipped away, with Danny Jansen's RBI double in the eighth narrowing the gap before their ninth-inning heroics.
