Kumar Rocker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run in his second game with the Rangers as Texas beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.

Despite having a record below .500, the Texas Rangers had some bright spots — namely, the pitching and some recent success at the plate.

The Rangers have promoted former 35-home run hitter Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of the MLB All-Star break return.

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run and Adolis García also went deep to back up a strong start by Nathan Eovaldi and give the Texas Rangers a 5-1, series clinching victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kumar Rocker throws a pitch to the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.