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The Texas Rangers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6–3 on June 29 at Progressive Field in a game that stayed under the Vegas total of 7.5. Texas capitalized on limited opportunities, collecting 11 hits and 5 RBIs while striking out 10 times, posting a .712 OPS despite zero home runs. Cleveland managed 10 hits with a .229 batting average and anemic .676 OPS, scoring just 3 runs on 2 RBIs; the Guardians' sole home run went unused in a low-output performance. On the mound, Rangers pitcher kept the Guardians in check with a 3.95 ERA and 5 strikeouts, while Cleveland's staff struck out 10 Rangers but surrendered 5 earned runs on 11 hits for a 3.77 ERA. A defensive error by Cleveland added to their struggles in what amounted to a battle of modest offensive execution from both sides. The Rangers' superior run production despite comparable hit totals suggests Texas converted chances more efficiently, a trend that could prove decisive as the Rangers' rotation depth faces further tests.