The Texas Rangers erased a two-run deficit and pulled away for a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Ezequiel Duran was the engine of the comeback, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Joc Pederson added a solo shot, and a parade of Texas relievers shut Milwaukee down after a rocky start from Kumar Rocker. Tyler Alexander picked up the win, Jacob Latz earned the save, and the Rangers left Wisconsin with a three-run decision.

Ezequiel Duran Powers Texas Comeback With Homer and Three RBI

Duran was the defining offensive force on Sunday. He went 2-for-5, launched one over the fence, and knocked in three of Texas's seven runs. When the Rangers were staring at a deficit, Duran provided the punch to flip it. Cody Freeman chipped in as well, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Elias Díaz contributed a 2-for-3 line with an RBI to round out a Rangers lineup that found ways to grind through Milwaukee's bullpen.

Joc Pederson went 1-for-4 but made his one hit count, connecting on a solo home run. Four Rangers batters recorded multi-hit or multi-RBI performances, giving Texas the kind of lineup depth it needed to overcome an early hole.

Kumar Rocker Walks Four in Three Innings, Bullpen Steadies Texas

Rocker's start was a mixed bag. He struck out seven batters in three innings — an impressive punch-out rate — but walked four and allowed four hits and two earned runs. That combination of swing-and-miss stuff alongside control problems kept Texas in the game early but also gave the Brewers enough life to build their lead. Rocker did not factor into the decision.

What followed from the Texas bullpen was considerably cleaner. Tyler Alexander threw two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and just one walk while striking out one. That two-inning stretch was enough to earn him the win. Adam Macko and Jordan Montgomery each handled an inning, and Jakob Junis worked a clean frame before Jacob Latz closed it out with a perfect ninth to collect the save.

Dustin May Roughed Up as Milwaukee Starter Takes the Loss

On the Milwaukee side, Dustin May could not get out of the fifth inning. He allowed six hits, four earned runs, and three walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings. May was charged with the loss. Grant Anderson followed with two innings of one-run ball, and Bryse Wilson worked 2.2 shutout frames to finish it out for the Brewers, but the damage was already done.

Gary Sánchez gave Milwaukee its best offensive moment, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Joey Ortiz went 2-for-4 but did not score or drive in a run. The Brewers generated contact but could not overcome the Rangers' ability to pile on once Texas took control.

Turning Point: Texas Flips the Game After Trailing by Two

The game data confirms Texas came back from a two-run deficit to win by three — a five-run swing that tells the story of how this one played out. The Rangers did not panic when Milwaukee jumped ahead. They worked through Dustin May, put pressure on the Brewers' bullpen, and got the key hits when the game was there to be taken. The combination of Duran's production and the bullpen's ability to keep Milwaukee off the board in the middle innings was what made the difference.

What's Next for Texas

The Rangers head into the final stretch of the 2026 regular season with this road win in hand. Their next series and schedule will determine the immediate context, but Sunday's result showed a team capable of grinding out wins away from Globe Life Field when the lineup delivers and the bullpen locks in behind a shaky starting performance.

  • Ezequiel Duran: 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
  • Cody Freeman: 2-for-4, RBI
  • Elias Díaz: 2-for-3, RBI
  • Joc Pederson: 1-for-4, HR, RBI
  • Tyler Alexander: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (W)
  • Jacob Latz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (SV)
  • Kumar Rocker: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 7 K