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Wyatt Langford LF | TEX
Rangers' Wyatt Langford: Blasts leadoff homer in win
Langford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Langford launched the first pitch of the game from Connelly Early 418 feet over the left-field wall to give the Rangers an early lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Since returning from the injured list June 5, the outfielder has gone 9-for-36 (.250) with two homers, four RBI, six runs and three walks across nine appearances. On the year, Langford is slashing .241/.285/.397 with three homers, eight RBI, 15 runs and three stolen bases in 29 contests.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Strokes three-run homer Sunday
Higashioka went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Higashioka conquered the Green Monster with a three-run homer to extend the Rangers' lead in the second inning. With a single added in the seventh frame, Sunday marked the 36-year-old's third multi-hit effort over his past 10 appearances. The catcher has shown signs of improvement at the plate of late, lifting his season slash line to .235/.313/.391 with five homers, three doubles, 14 RBI and 15 runs across 128 plate appearances.
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Jacob Latz RP | TEX
Rangers' Jacob Latz: Secures 11th save
Latz picked up the save Sunday against Boston. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over 1.1 innings.
Working with a two-run cushion, Latz entered with two outs in the eighth inning and made quick work of the Red Sox, retiring all four batters he faced to secure his 11th save of the season. Through five outings in June, the southpaw has yet to allow a run and has converted four saves across 7.1 innings. It has been a standout season for the 30-year-old, who has settled into the closer role and owns a 1.62 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 33.1 innings (26 appearances).
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Connelly Early SP | BOS
Red Sox's Connelly Early: Ineffective in fifth loss
Early (5-5) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on 11 hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Rangers. He struck out three.
After allowing a leadoff long ball to Wyatt Langford, Early struggled to settle in, surrendering a three-run homer to Kyle Higashioka in the second inning and a two-run double to Brandon Nimmo in the fourth frame. It marked a season-worst outing for the southpaw in both hits and runs allowed, as his previous highs were six hits and five runs. Owning a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 72:29 K:BB across 75.2 innings (14 starts), Early will look to get back on track next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Mariners.
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Nathan Eovaldi SP | TEX
Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Lasts seven frames in sixth win
Eovaldi (6-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings against Boston. He struck out six.
Aside from surrendering a pair of homers to Willson Contreras, Eovaldi was effective and gave Texas great length en route to picking up his sixth win. The veteran has consistently worked deep into games this season, completing at least seven innings in seven of his 14 starts. The right-hander owns a 4.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 83:21 K:BB across 87.1 innings and will look to stay in the win column his next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against San Diego.
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Donovan Walton 3B | LAA
Angels' Donovan Walton: Swats first homer in loss
Walton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run before being pinch hit for in the eighth inning of Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Walton drew the start at designated hitter and came through with his first homer of the season in a lefty-lefty matchup against Ian Seymour in the fifth inning. The infielder has received sporadic playing time, but he has generally been productive when called upon in a small sample size. Walton is hitting .296 with a .759 OPS, five extra-base hits, four RBI and nine runs scored across 58 plate appearances in 2026.
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Cedric Mullins CF | TB
Rays' Cedric Mullins: Swipes two bags Sunday
Mullins went 2-for-3 with a run scored, two steals, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.
Mullins reached base four times and was active on the basepaths, recording his first stolen base since May 16 and logging his first multi-steal effort since April 4. The veteran outfielder has looked much improved at the plate in June, slashing .281/.425/.563 with three homers, five RBI and six runs scored through 11 appearances. Overall, Mullins has produced a pedestrian .201/.290/.319 slash line with six homers, 21 RBI, 24 runs scored and 12 stolen bases across 61 games.
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Junior Caminero 3B | TB
Rays' Junior Caminero: Clubs 15th homer
Caminero went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Angels.
Caminero's lone hit was a significant one, as he launched a two-run homer to left field to give the Rays the lead in the eighth inning. So far in June, the third baseman is hitting .239/.340/.435 with two homers, three doubles, four RBI and eight runs scored in 12 appearances. Overall, the 22-year-old is slashing .271/.370/.488 with 15 homers, 11 doubles, 32 RBI and 42 runs scored across 68 games this season.
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Victor Mesa Jr. RF | TB
Rays' Victor Mesa: Launches two-run homer in win
Mesa went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.
Mesa extended the Rays' lead to 8-3 with a 107.1 mph, two-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning. Sunday marked the outfielder's first multi-hit effort of the season and his first homer since his season debut May 25. With most of his action coming against right-handed pitching, the 24-year-old is slashing .200/.319/.350 with two homers, five RBI and six runs scored across 48 plate appearances.
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Ian Seymour RP | TB
Rays' Ian Seymour: Logs 3.1 innings as bulk reliever
Seymour allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings of bulk relief in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.
Entering after 1.2 innings from Casey Legumina, Seymour totaled 72 pitches (41 strikes) and allowed both of his runs in the fifth inning, his final frame, including a solo homer by Donovan Walton. Sunday marked Seymour's second extended outing after he started and covered four innings Monday, having previously logged no more than two innings in any appearance this season. Overall, the southpaw owns a 4.93 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 41:19 K:BB across 38.1 innings (28 appearances), and if he remains in the rotation, his next outing is lined up for Saturday against the Nationals.