The Texas Rangers defeated the Atlanta Braves on July 26, 2025, to extend their win streak to five games, led by Corey Seager's historic 25-game on-base streak.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Texas Rangers are officially on a roll. The club extended its red-hot winning streak to five games on Saturday by defeating the Atlanta Braves, securing a huge series win against a fellow contender. It's a run fueled by dominant pitching, timely hitting, and the seemingly unstoppable force that is Corey Seager, sending a clear message to the rest of the league.
Corey Seager is the only player with an on-base streak of 24-plus games in each of the last three seasons.
Building on Friday's commanding 8-3 victory, where Nathan Eovaldi delivered five scoreless innings, the Rangers continued to find ways to win. The team's recent formula has been clear: strong starting pitching and enough offense to get the job done. For a stretch of seven games, the pitching staff allowed two runs or fewer, a trend of dominance that has been the backbone of this winning streak. Beating a team like the Braves isn't just another win; it's a benchmark that proves the Rangers can hang with the league's elite.
While the team streak is impressive, Corey Seager's individual performance is reaching historic levels. After extending his on-base streak to 25 games on Friday, he continues to be the most reliable offensive weapon in the lineup. His incredible consistency is underscored by a remarkable stat: he's the only player in baseball to post an on-base streak of at least 24 games in each of the last three seasons. When your star shortstop is getting on base every single night, it sets a tone that elevates the entire offense.
Saturday's victory was secured with Kumar Rocker on the mound for the Rangers. Facing off against Atlanta's Grant Holmes, Rocker entered the contest with a 4-4 record and a 5.66 ERA, looking for a statement performance. While his season has had its ups and downs, getting a win against a potent Braves lineup is a massive confidence booster for the young pitcher and a crucial contribution to the team's five-game run. The Rangers needed him to step up, and he helped deliver.
With the series against a formidable Braves team already won, the Rangers have a chance to make a real statement by completing the sweep tomorrow. This five-game surge is more than just a hot streak; it's a display of the championship-caliber baseball this team is capable of playing. As the calendar flips closer to August, maintaining this momentum is everything.
