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The Texas Rangers defeated the Miami Marlins 4–3 on June 22 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Texas's pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 Marlins batters while allowing just 7 hits and 3 earned runs for a 3.93 ERA, with starter efficiency evident in only 2 walks issued. The Rangers' offense proved decisive despite modest overall production: they collected 9 hits, drove in 4 runs, and benefited from a solo home run to overcome Miami's 2-walk advantage at the plate. Miami managed just 7 hits and struck out 13 times, posting a .708 OPS while generating only 3 runs on 3 RBIs—a testament to anemic run conversion despite drawing 2 walks. Both lineups showed similar offensive struggles with batting averages near .242–.245, but Texas's superior pitching control and one timely power play separated the teams. The Rangers' ability to win while generating modest offensive numbers suggests their pitching depth will remain critical as they navigate June.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Brandon Nimmo ×2Jake BurgerEzequiel DuranOtto LopezOwen CaissieJoe Mack
