Home Baseball Heim homers in the 9th and Lowe hits an RBI single in the 10th to lead Rangers past Royals 3-2

Heim homers in the 9th and Lowe hits an RBI single in the 10th to lead Rangers past Royals 3-2

Baseball — 05/06/2024

Jonah Heim’s ninth-inning solo home run equalized the score, while Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single in the 10th inning propelled the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

In the 10th inning, Corey Seager’s single off James McArthur (1-1) with one out advanced runners to first and third. Nathaniel Lowe then delivered his third RBI of the series, scoring Leody Tavares.

David Robertson pitched a scoreless 10th inning, which included intentionally walking Bobby Witt Jr. with two outs, securing the win for the Rangers and earning his first save of the season.

In a thrilling game of back-and-forth action, the Texas Rangers emerged victorious over the Kansas City Royals with a score of 3-2, propelled by late-game heroics from Jonah Heim and Nathaniel Lowe.The Texas Rangers to Host Seasonal Job Fair - Fort Worth Magazine

The drama began in the ninth inning when Jonah Heim stepped up to the plate and delivered a game-tying solo home run, injecting new life into the Rangers’ hopes for victory. With the score leveled at 2-2, the game entered extra innings, setting the stage for even more excitement.

As the game extended into the 10th inning, Corey Seager ignited a rally for the Rangers with a crucial single off Royals pitcher James McArthur, placing runners on first and third with only one out. Then, Nathaniel Lowe, continuing his impressive performance throughout the series, came through with a clutch RBI single, driving in Leody Tavares and giving the Rangers a critical lead.3 positions of need for the Texas Rangers heading into the MLB Winter Meetings

With the Rangers now ahead 3-2, the pressure was on their bullpen to preserve the lead and secure the win. David Robertson answered the call, entering the game in the bottom of the 10th inning and delivering a scoreless frame. Despite facing a tense moment with two outs and an intentional walk issued to Royals’ batter Bobby Witt Jr., Robertson maintained his composure and closed out the game, earning his first save of the season in the process.

The victory was a testament to the Rangers’ resilience and ability to perform under pressure, with key contributions coming from both established players like Lowe and emerging talents like Heim. As they celebrated their hard-fought win, the Rangers could take pride in their ability to come together as a team and overcome challenges to emerge victorious against a tough opponent like the Royals.