Texas Rangers shut out the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 on July 3, 2025, as Corey Seager and Marcus Semien homer. Get the full recap of the Rangers' dominant win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Now that's the kind of baseball we've been waiting for. In a dominant 6-0 drubbing of the Baltimore Orioles, the Texas Rangers put together their most complete game of the season, showcasing explosive power, sharp pitching, and clutch hitting. Fueled by home runs from Marcus Semien and the scorching-hot Corey Seager, a brilliant return to form for Nathan Eovaldi, and an immediate impact from Ezequiel Duran, the Rangers looked every bit the contender they aim to be.
Corey Seager has now blasted four home runs in his last six games, single-handedly sparking an offense that's averaging six runs per game over its last eight contests.
The offensive awakening the Rangers have desperately needed seems to have arrived, and it's riding on the back of Corey Seager. After a frustratingly slow start to the season, the star shortstop is officially on fire. His fifth-inning, 420-foot solo shot was his fourth homer in the last six games, a stretch where the team has gone 5-3. But it wasn't just Seager. Marcus Semien broke the game open with a massive three-run homer in the third, and the team tallied 11 hits in total, with Josh Smith and Alejandro Osuna also contributing multi-hit games. This is the deep, relentless lineup fans have been waiting to see.
Just as important as the offensive outburst was the performance on the mound. In his second start back from elbow inflammation, Nathan Eovaldi was absolutely masterful. Though the team is wisely keeping him on a tight leash—he threw just 72 pitches—he was untouchable through five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while striking out five. His presence stabilizes the top of the rotation. Following him, Dane Dunning was brilliant in a different role, gobbling up the final three innings for his second save of the season. Dunning's ability to provide shutdown long relief is an invaluable weapon for a bullpen that has seen heavy use.
The front office made a difficult but decisive move this week, optioning 2023 All-Star Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock to work on his swing. Stepping into the void at third base was Ezequiel Duran, and he wasted no time making his presence felt. Duran delivered a crucial two-run single in the fourth inning, extending the lead and providing immediate validation for the roster shakeup. It's a clear signal that the team is prioritizing current production as they claw their way back into the playoff picture, and Duran answered the call perfectly.
This win was more than just a notch in the standings; it was a statement. It showed a team finding its identity at the perfect time. With the offense firing, Eovaldi finding his groove, and management making tough but necessary decisions, the Rangers are proving they won't go quietly. Now just 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, the challenge is to turn this hot streak into a sustained run. The upcoming games are critical to prove this surge is the real deal and not just a flash in the pan.
