The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Cincinnati Reds scored five runs runs.
The Reds hit three home runs and the Rangers had a bunch of hard-hit balls that went for outs and after a tied game through eight innings, Chris Martin allowed two, two-strike extra base hits — including Cincy’s third dong of the game — and the Rangers are now 0-1 at The Shed in 2026.
Player of the Game: Other than a couple of poorly located pitches, a three-run outing with nine Ks and zero walks over six innings is
something you’d happily take from your starter. No victory today for Mackenzie Gore, however, but he’s been a bright spot through two starts so far this season.
Up Next: The Rangers and Reds are right back at it tomorrow evening with RHP Kumar Rocker making his 2026 debut at last opposite RHP Rhett Lowder for Cincinnati.
Saturday’s first pitch from The Shed is scheduled for 6:05 pm CDT and you can watch it on the Rangers Sports Network.
