The Texas Rangers erased a one-run deficit and held on for a 3-1 comeback win over the New York Mets on Thursday night at Globe Life Field, improving their record in the 2026 regular season behind a dominant offensive performance from third baseman Josh Jung and a steady outing from starter Kumar Rocker. Jung went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, Corey Seager added a solo shot, and five Rangers pitchers combined to limit New York to a single run over nine innings. Jordan Montgomery locked down the final frame to earn the save.

Josh Jung and Corey Seager Power Texas Offense

Jung was the story of the night at the plate. He went 3-for-3 with three at-bats, a home run, and two RBI — the kind of line that wins ballgames. Wyatt Langford also contributed with two hits in three at-bats, giving the Rangers a top-to-bottom offensive punch that made life difficult for Mets pitching all evening.

Seager did his part as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. The two long balls — one from Jung, one from Seager — provided the margin Texas needed. New York starter Zac Thornton held the Rangers to four hits over five innings and struck out four, but surrendered two earned runs before exiting. Reliever Jefry Yan was roughed up in 0.2 innings, allowing two hits and one earned run while issuing a walk, which proved to be the decisive blow in the Rangers' comeback.

Kumar Rocker Earns the Win With Five Solid Innings

Rocker worked five innings, giving up three hits, two walks, and one earned run while striking out four. It was a workmanlike performance — not flashy, but effective enough to keep Texas in a game they trailed at some point. He got the win, and rightfully so.

The bullpen carried the final four innings without allowing a run. Robert Garcia tossed a clean frame. Tyler Alexander gave up one hit over his inning of work but kept the Mets off the board. Chase Silseth was sharp, striking out two in a perfect ninth — no, wait — his inning included two strikeouts and no baserunners allowed. Montgomery closed it out with a strikeout in the ninth to pick up the save, retiring the Mets in order.

Texas Bullpen Shuts Down New York Over Final Four Innings

  • Robert Garcia: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
  • Tyler Alexander: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
  • Chase Silseth: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
  • Jordan Montgomery: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (Save)

That is four innings of shutout relief from four different arms. The Rangers' bullpen gave up nothing after Rocker departed — no runs, two total baserunners across the final four frames. That kind of late-game lockdown is what separates wins from losses in the final weeks of the regular season.

Turning Point: Rangers Take the Lead Off Jefry Yan

The turning point came when New York turned to Yan in relief of Thornton. Yan faced a tough situation and couldn't escape it — two hits, a walk, and one earned run surrendered in just two-thirds of an inning. That brief stretch handed Texas the lead for good. Once the Rangers got out in front, the bullpen made sure there was no path back for the Mets.

What's Next for the Texas Rangers

The Rangers continue their 2026 regular season schedule with more home games at Globe Life Field. Texas picked up a well-earned win on Thursday — the kind built on timely hitting, a starter who ate innings, and a bullpen that did not blink. Jung's three-hit night was the offensive engine. Rocker's five innings kept the game manageable. And Montgomery slamming the door gave this one a clean, complete feel from wire to wire.