20-22 – Rangers blow the roof off in 7-4 win over D-Backs

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4, scoring seven runs after a previous scoreless game. Joc Pederson hit a home run, and MacKenzie Gore pitched eight strong innings for the win.

Key points

Texas Rangers scored seven runs against Arizona Diamondbacks
Joc Pederson hit a home run in the first inning
MacKenzie Gore pitched eight innings, allowing one run
Rangers' next game is a rubber match against the Diamondbacks
Brandon Nimmo twisted his ankle during the game

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May 12, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Joc Pederson (3) hits a home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images | Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images The **Texas Rangers** scored seven runs while the **Arizona Diamondbacks** scored four runs. The roof was open allowing for a breath of fresh air at The Shed tonight. One night after going nine innings without a run, the Rangers scored one batter into tonight’s game when surprise leadoff hitter Joc Pederson took Zac Gallen deep for his third dong of the year. After the Diamondbacks tied the game in the top of the second, the Rangers immediately retook the lead in the bottom of the inning via a Jake Burger RBI single. Two innings after that, they scored another run on an Ezequiel Duran solo home run. In the fifth, the Rangers finally produced a crooked number with four more runs crossing the plate and before you knew it, it was 7-1 and the Rangers were on their way to evening this series. With a rare banquet of runs as a buffer, tonight’s starter MacKenzie Gore was able to work effectively and efficiently after a handful of less-than-stellar outings over the last month or so. Tonight, with the bullpen taxed from having to pitch the whole game last evening, Gore went eight innings for his longest outing with as the lefty allowed just one run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in his 95 pitches. The only negatives on the night were getting replaced in the top of the seventh a half inning after twisting his ankle beating out an infield single and Gavin Collyer finally earning himself a big league ERA by walking the bases loaded in the ninth to force to come in and clean up. Otherwise, the Rangers cruised to their 20th win of the season with the wind blowing in their hair. **Player of the Game**: The Rangers had Burger sit for a few games over the weekend after a rough season thus far and though he didn’t do much in his return to the lineup last night, tonight Burger went 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs batting in the No. 8 spot. **Up Next**: The Rangers and Diamondbacks close out this series with a rubber match featuring RHP for Texas opposite RHP for Arizona. The Wednesday evening first pitch from The Shed is scheduled for 7:05 pm CDT and will be aired on the Rangers Sports Network.

Q&A

What was the final score of the Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks game on May 12, 2026?

The Texas Rangers won the game 7-4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Who hit a home run for the Texas Rangers in their game against the Diamondbacks?

Joc Pederson hit a home run for the Texas Rangers during the game.

What time is the next game between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks?

The next game is scheduled for 7:05 pm CDT on Wednesday evening.

20-22 – Rangers blow the roof off in 7-4 win over D-Backs

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