Texas Rangers rout the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 on July 2, 2025, as Jacob deGrom extends his record streak. See how the Rangers' offense exploded for a huge win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
After four straight nail-biting, extra-inning affairs, the Texas Rangers finally gave their fans a chance to breathe. In a dominant 10-2 thrashing of the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field, the Rangers combined an ace-like performance from Jacob deGrom with an offensive explosion that saw milestones fall and one of the most agonizing slumps in recent memory finally come to an end.
I keep saying it, I love watching him. It's good to see him just feel as good as he does.
It's becoming routine, but it should never be taken for granted. Jacob deGrom was once again masterful, collecting his fifth consecutive win to improve to a stellar 9-2 on the season. Over six efficient innings, he allowed just two runs (on a single swing from Gary Sánchez) and struck out six. More impressively, he extended his franchise-record streak to 14 consecutive starts of at least five innings pitched while allowing two or fewer runs. It's the longest such streak in all of baseball this year. 'I keep saying it, I love watching him,' Manager Bruce Bochy said postgame. 'It's good to see him just feel as good as he does.' In typical deGrom fashion, the ace was still looking for more, noting, 'Honestly wish I could've went a little deeper... All around, just a good win.' That competitive fire is exactly why he's the best in the business.
While deGrom held down the fort, the offense provided more than enough fireworks. Adolis 'El Bombi' García was the primary catalyst, driving in four runs on two separate two-run singles that broke the game open in the third and fifth innings. But the night was also about the new guys. Outfielder Alejandro Osuna provided one of the game's biggest highlights, launching a two-run shot in the fourth inning for his first career MLB home run. The dugout erupted for Osuna, celebrating a milestone moment that helped pour it on against the Orioles and showed the depth of this Rangers lineup.
Every fan in Globe Life Field, and every fan watching at home, felt it. When Justin Foscue stepped to the plate as a pinch-hitter in the eighth, the collective tension was palpable. Mired in the longest hitless streak in Rangers history at 0-for-44, Foscue finally delivered. He laced a double into the gap, driving in two runs and sending a wave of relief through the entire organization. The standing ovation he received was a testament to the struggle and the sweet, sweet release of breaking through. To cap off a night of memorable firsts, reliever Jacob Latz entered and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out three to earn his first career save in impressive fashion.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. A blowout victory that featured dominance on the mound, power at the plate, and a couple of truly unforgettable career moments. The Rangers needed a game like this to reset after a grueling stretch. Now, they'll look to carry that momentum into the series finale with another ace, Nathan Eovaldi, taking the mound for his second start since returning from the IL. A series win is on the line, and with the bats and arms clicking like this, the Rangers are in a prime position to grab it.
