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Garc\u00eda Delivers Walk-Off Hit to Give Rangers Win<\/h1>\n

Introduction to the Game<\/h2>\n

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 Adolis Garc\u00eda delivered his sixth career walk-off hit with an RBI single with two out in the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
\nGarc\u00eda hit a line drive to the wall in center field on the first pitch from reliever Tyler Alexander (3-7), scoring automatic runner Evan Carter. It was the only hit allowed by Alexander in three innings.<\/p>\n

The Game’s Progression<\/h2>\n

Rangers starter Jacob deGrom allowed two runs in six innings and struck out six. He left after throwing 82 pitches, trailing 2-1. Jacob Latz (1-0) pitched two hitless innings and struck out three for the win.
\nChicago’s Kyle Teel ended deGrom’s stretch of 15 scoreless innings with a sacrifice fly in the fourth, and Luis Robert Jr. followed with an RBI single for a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Turning Points in the Game<\/h2>\n

Josh Smith doubled leading off the fifth against reliever Brandon Eisert and scored on a one-out double by Corey Seager, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Smith went 2 for 5 \u2014 his sixth straight multi-hit game \u2014 and scored two runs.
\nWyatt Langford greeted reliever Grant Taylor with a single in the seventh. Seager walked for a career-high ninth straight game and Marcus Semien doubled to tie it. Seager scored on a wild pitch for a 3-2 lead.<\/p>\n

Late-Game Drama<\/h2>\n

Mike Tauchman tied it with an RBI single in the eighth for Chicago, and Michael A. Taylor’s pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth pulled the White Sox even at 4-all.
\nRookie Mike Vasil threw a career-high 71 pitches in his second career start for the White Sox. He stranded six runners through three of his four scoreless innings.<\/p>\n

Key Moment<\/h3>\n

Tyler Alexander loaded the bases with two out in the 10th before striking out Seager on a check swing that led to manager Bruce Bochy’s 88th career ejection.<\/p>\n

Key Stat<\/h3>\n

DeGrom hasn’t allowed more than two runs since April 11 against the Mariners \u2014 a span of 11 starts. That is one more than his previous best while pitching for the Mets.<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/h3>\n

The Rangers haven’t announced Sunday’s starter opposite Chicago RHP Aaron Civale (1-2, 4.91), who is making his first start after being acquired from Milwaukee on Friday.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The thrilling walk-off hit by Adolis Garc\u00eda marked a significant moment in the game, securing a win for the Texas Rangers. The back-and-forth nature of the game, with multiple lead changes, kept the tension high until the very end. Garc\u00eda’s ability to perform under pressure was on full display, making this a memorable victory for the Rangers.<\/p>\n

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