Nimmo Delivers Decisive Hit
Jake Nimmo’s single to center field in the ninth inning provided the winning run, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. The play sent Langford home with the go-ahead run, securing the win for Arlington despite a resilient effort from Houston’s bullpen and lineup.
Astros Strike Early
Houston established an early advantage in the second inning. Jose Altuve’s home run to left center in the fourth inning had previously narrowed the gap, but the Astros built a lead earlier in the game. In the second, Adolis Garcia’s double to right drove in two runs, putting Houston ahead 3-0.
The Astros added another run in the fifth when Nimmo’s triple to right allowed a run to score, making it 4-1. In the seventh, a sacrifice fly by Corey Seager brought home another run, extending the lead to 4-2 before the Rangers began their rally.
Rangers Rally in Later Innings
The Texas Rangers chipped away at the deficit in the eighth inning. Josh Smith homered to left, cutting the margin to 4-3. Shortly after, Nick Martinez homered to left, tying the game at 4-4. The momentum shifted in the ninth when Nimmo’s single loaded the bases, setting the stage for the winning run.
