The Texas Rangers demolished the Minnesota Twins 16-4 on June 11, 2025, powered by huge nights from Kyle Higashioka and Evan Carter. Recap the offensive explosion.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Now *that* is the Texas Rangers offense we've been waiting for. In a stunning display of power and precision, the Rangers dismantled the Minnesota Twins 16-4 at Target Field on Wednesday night. It was a complete and total beatdown, a game where seemingly every player in the lineup contributed to an offensive explosion that felt like a statement to the rest of the league.
The Rangers erupted for 16 runs on 17 hits, winning their third consecutive road game for the first time this season.
The box score is loaded with heroes, but two names stand tallest: Kyle Higashioka and Evan Carter. 'Higgy' had the game of his life, driving in a season-high five runs with a clutch two-run single and a two-RBI double. Not to be outdone, Evan Carter was a force of nature at the plate and on the bases, going 3-for-5 with a two-run bomb, three RBIs, and an incredible four runs scored. When your catcher and a young outfielder combine for eight RBIs, you're going to have a good night.
This wasn't just a two-man show. The offensive barrage was relentless and came in waves. The Rangers put up a five-spot with two outs in the fifth inning, a rally that broke the game open. Then, just for good measure, they hung a six-run inning in the eighth, sparked by a leadoff home run from rookie Wyatt Langford. Adolis García chipped in with a key double and multiple RBIs, reminding everyone of the depth of this lineup. All told, it was 17 hits from a team that looked locked in from the first pitch to the last.
While the fireworks grabbed the headlines, Ty France quietly continued his remarkable run of consistency. By reaching base again, France extended his on-base streak to an impressive 21 games. During this stretch, he's been one of the toughest outs in baseball, hitting .329 with 15 RBIs. In a season marked by injuries and inconsistency, France has been the team's rock, a steady presence who just keeps producing.
Let's be real, the 32-35 record isn't where anyone wants it to be. But this game is a perfect example of why advanced stats still love this team. The Rangers are one of only two teams in baseball with a losing record but a positive run differential, which tells you they have the talent to blow teams out, just like they did tonight. After struggling on the road for much of the year, they've now reeled off three straight wins away from home. This is the potential of this ballclub, a glimpse of what they can be when the bats are clicking.
The challenge now is to keep this incredible momentum rolling. The Rangers will send the promising Jack Leiter (4-2, 3.48 ERA) to the mound for the second game of the series against Minnesota's David Festa. With the offense looking this dangerous, Leiter has a golden opportunity to pitch with a lead and help the Rangers secure a huge series win on the road. Last night was a party; tonight is a chance to prove it's the new standard.
