Rangers Extend Winning Streak to Four with Narrow 2-1 Victory Over Cardinals

On June 1, 2026, the Texas Rangers secured their fourth consecutive victory, edging out the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 at Busch Stadium. The game showcased a strong pitching performance and key contributions from the Rangers’ lineup, despite the low score that resembled earlier games this season before offensive changes were made.

Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was instrumental in the win, tossing five innings and allowing just four hits while striking out eight batters. Remarkably, deGrom has helped the Rangers’ rotation achieve a combined 27 innings without yielding a run, marking the second longest scoreless streak in team history. The last time a Texas starter permitted a run was during Nathan Eovaldi’s outing against Houston last week.

Despite a shaky start, deGrom managed to navigate through early challenges, surviving a first-inning jam that included defensive errors. He ultimately earned his first road win since mid-April. The Rangers broke the scoreless deadlock in the fourth inning when Ezequiel Duran hit a two-out double, driving in Brandon Nimmo from first base. They added another run in the fifth, thanks to Joc Pederson’s clutch hit that scored Danny Jansen, who had just stolen his first base of the season.

The Cardinals found the scoreboard in the sixth inning with a solo home run from Masyn Winn, but the Rangers’ bullpen held firm. Tyler Alexander, Jakob Junis, and Jacob Latz combined for three scoreless innings, preserving the lead and allowing Texas to emerge victorious. Duran’s early double and speed on the bases were pivotal, even though the team missed an opportunity to extend their lead later in the game.

This win marks the Rangers' first four-game winning streak since late March, as they look to continue this momentum in their next matchup. Texas will face St. Louis again tomorrow, with Nathan Eovaldi taking the mound against the Cardinals’ Dustin May. Fans can catch the action at 6:45 PM CDT, broadcast on the Rangers Sports Network.