Rangers top Braves 5-3 on July 25, 2025, as Corey Seager's go-ahead homer and Nathan Eovaldi's ace outing extend their home streak. Read how they did it!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
On a night buzzing with trade deadline anticipation, the Texas Rangers focused on the task at hand, grinding out a tough 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. Powered by a go-ahead blast from Corey Seager and another masterful performance from ace Nathan Eovaldi, the Rangers extended their home winning streak to four games, showing the kind of resilience Manager Bruce Bochy loves to see.
'We keep finding ways to win close games. The bullpen stepped up, and Seager's homer was huge.' - Manager Bruce Bochy
Nathan Eovaldi set the tone, continuing his spectacular season with six innings of dominant pitching. He allowed just two runs while striking out seven Braves, working out of a bases-loaded jam in the third to keep the game tight. His ERA now sits at a sparkling 1.56. With the game tied 2-2 in the fifth, Corey Seager stepped up and did what he does best, launching a two-run homer—his 16th of the year—to give Texas a lead it would never surrender. Not to be outdone, Adolis García added a solo shot in the sixth, his 15th of the season and a significant one, making him the first Ranger to reach the 60 RBI mark this year.
The bullpen was tested late, particularly after Matt Olson's eighth-inning homer, but the unit held firm, thanks in part to a stellar diving stop by Josh Smith at short in the seventh that killed a potential rally. José Leclerc came on in the ninth to lock it down for his 18th save. The tense finish highlighted the team's need for reliable late-inning arms, a need the front office is actively trying to address. Reports surfaced Friday linking the Rangers to 'active' trade discussions with the Chicago White Sox for left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer, a potential move that could significantly bolster the bullpen for the stretch run.
The win came with some adversity, as the team placed outfielder Leody Taveras on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain just before the game. Rookie Dustin Harris was recalled from Triple-A to take his spot. While Taveras's defense will be missed, another top prospect is making a compelling case for a promotion. Down in Round Rock, Wyatt Langford had a monster night, hitting two home runs and driving in five. With a .312 average and 21 homers in Triple-A, Langford's power surge is becoming impossible to ignore, especially with a new opening on the big-league roster.
This was more than just one win; it was a statement. Beating a team like the Braves shows this club can compete with the league's best. As the trade deadline looms and the team navigates injuries, every game feels magnified. Fans can look forward to '80s Night on Saturday, but all eyes will be on whether the Rangers can build on this momentum, secure a massive series win, and perhaps add a new arm to the bullpen before the week is out.
