Rangers stun Yankees 8-5 on Aug 5, 2025! Joc Pederson's 9th-inning homer sets up Josh Jung's walk-off blast in a thrilling extra-inning comeback.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a night filled with electric moments and heart-stopping drama, the Texas Rangers delivered a signature win, walking off the New York Yankees 8-5 in 10 innings. Just when it seemed the magic might run out, Joc Pederson reignited the hope with a game-tying blast in the ninth before Josh Jung sent Globe Life Field into a frenzy with a three-run, walk-off home run, extending the team's home win streak to a scorching seven games.
You gotta want it in the worst way. Live it, breathe it. You gotta go out every game determined to win the ballgame.
The comeback was a masterclass in clutch hitting. Down to their final outs against formidable Yankees closer Devin Williams, the Rangers turned to pinch-hitter Joc Pederson, who promptly crushed a game-tying solo shot. The stadium erupted, but the best was yet to come. In the bottom of the 10th, with two runners on, Josh Jung stepped to the plate and ended the game with one swing, launching his 11th homer of the season into the night sky. The 8-5 final capped a wild game that also saw the Rangers put up a four-run second inning against starter Max Fried.
Perhaps no one needed that moment more than Joc Pederson. After missing two months with a fractured wrist and struggling mightily since his return (going just 2-for-21), Pederson's ninth-inning homer was pure redemption. It was his first long ball since May 17 and a powerful reminder of the veteran presence he brings. Manager Bruce Bochy's praise for the team's resilience felt aimed squarely at players like Pederson who have battled through adversity to deliver when it matters most.
While the hitters provided the late-game fireworks, the bullpen quietly did its job. Newcomer Danny Coulombe, acquired from the Twins at the trade deadline, was brilliant. Pitching a clean, scoreless top of the 10th inning, he kept the Yankees at bay and put himself in position for the victory. In just his third appearance, Coulombe earned his first win as a Ranger, validating the front office's move to bolster the relief corps for this critical stretch.
The Rangers (59-55) don't have long to celebrate as they face the Yankees (60-53) again tonight in a pivotal matchup. The good news? They're sending their ace, Nathan Eovaldi (9-3, 1.49 ERA), to the hill. Eovaldi has been nothing short of spectacular this season, and he'll face off against New York's Will Warren (6-5, 4.64 ERA). With a chance to win the series and gain ground, having your best pitcher on the mound is exactly the position you want to be in.
Last night was more than just one win; it was a statement of resilience and heart. With ace Nathan Eovaldi taking the mound tonight against the Yankees, the Rangers have a golden opportunity to build on this incredible momentum, take the series, and continue their climb in the standings. This is the kind of baseball that defines a season. Let's see if they can do it again.
