Thursday Morning Links

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers secured a dramatic walkoff win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by Danny Jansen's fifth career walkoff hit. Chris Martin struggled in a rehab appearance, while Nathan Eovaldi aims to pitch on Sunday.

Key points

Texas Rangers won against Arizona Diamondbacks
Danny Jansen hit a walkoff single
Chris Martin struggled in rehab appearance
Nathan Eovaldi aims to pitch Sunday
Jake Burger had five hits in two games

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 13: Danny Jansen #9 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with teammates following a run scoring single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on May 13, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Morning, all! Adam and I were at the game last night, though Adam left in the sixth and missed the theatrics. That was something. Chris Martin made a rehab appearance for Round Rock on Tuesday and batters teed off on his splitter. Martin doesn’t know if it’s a mechanical issue or execution and described the sudden demise of his most effective pitch “a real head scratcher.” Nathan Eovaldi threw a bullpen session yesterday and thinks he will be able to make his next scheduled start on Sunday, though Skip Schumaker is not yet ready to write that in stone. Last night’s walkoff featured some unlikely heroes in Jake Butger and Danny Jansen. Jansen would say he’s not an unlikely hero at all, as he reminded his teammates that last night was his fifth career walkoff hit. Burger after getting benched for two games to get right with Jesus.

Q&A

What happened in the Texas Rangers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 13, 2026?

The Texas Rangers won the game with a walkoff hit from Danny Jansen, marking his fifth career walkoff hit.

Why did Chris Martin struggle during his rehab appearance for the Round Rock team?

Chris Martin faced difficulties with his splitter, describing the issue as a 'real head scratcher' and uncertain if it was mechanical or execution-related.

Is Nathan Eovaldi expected to pitch in the upcoming game on Sunday?

Nathan Eovaldi threw a bullpen session and believes he will be able to make his next scheduled start on Sunday, though it is not confirmed.