Rangers top A's 6-2 on July 23, 2025, as Jacob deGrom's vintage 9-strikeout performance and Corey Seager's HR power Texas to victory. See the ace's stats.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the post-All-Star break slumber might linger, Jacob deGrom grabbed the Texas Rangers by the collar and reminded everyone what an ace looks like. In a dazzling return to the mound, deGrom was simply untouchable, paving the way for a 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The offense backed him up with a trio of clutch home runs, including a game-breaking blast from the red-hot Corey Seager, as the Rangers secured their second straight win.
Jacob deGrom generated 28 swinging strikes on 54 swings—a staggering 51.9% whiff rate, his highest in a game since April 2023.
After a leadoff homer by Lawrence Butler momentarily silenced the Globe Life Field crowd, Jacob deGrom put on an absolute clinic. The Rangers' ace settled in and spent the next six innings making A's hitters look foolish. He finished with nine strikeouts against just one walk, allowing only three hits in his dominant outing. The performance earned him his 10th win of the season and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 2.28. The most telling stat? His 28 whiffs, the most he's recorded since April 2021, showcased the vintage, overpowering stuff that makes him one of the best in the game. It was exactly the kind of tone-setting start Texas needed from its ace.
While deGrom kept the A's at bay, the Rangers' bats took a moment to wake up. Adolis García provided the initial spark, launching his 14th homer of the season in the 4th inning to tie the game at 1-1. Then in the 6th, Marcus Semien delivered the go-ahead shot, a towering drive down the left-field line that clanged off the foul pole. After a tense replay review confirmed the 364-foot blast, the momentum was squarely in the Rangers' dugout. The bullpen held the lead, but Corey Seager made sure to add plenty of insurance.
Corey Seager is simply on another level right now. The superstar shortstop extended his on-base streak to an incredible 23 games and put the exclamation point on the victory. With the Rangers leading 2-1 in the 7th, Seager stepped up and crushed a three-run, 399-foot homer to break the game wide open. The blast gave the bullpen a comfortable 6-1 cushion to work with and served as another reminder of how crucial his bat is to this lineup. When Seager is hitting like this, the entire offense feeds off the energy.
With the win, the Rangers climb to 52-50, keeping pace in the AL West. This was a complete team victory, showcasing the formula for success: dominant starting pitching followed by timely, powerful hitting. Now, Texas looks to complete the sweep against Oakland in Wednesday's series finale. While the A's will send JP Sears to the mound, the Rangers have yet to name a starter, adding a bit of intrigue as they aim for their third straight win.
