{"id":325190,"date":"2026-06-06T04:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T04:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/325190\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T04:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T04:50:21","slug":"guardians-score-vs-rangers-texas-rallies-to-beat-parker-messick-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/325190\/","title":{"rendered":"Guardians score vs. Rangers. Texas rallies to beat Parker Messick, Cleveland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Corey Seager<\/a> hit a go-ahead two-run home run in his return from the injured list, leading the Texas Rangers<\/a> to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians<\/a>\u00a0on Friday night, June 5, in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n

Kyle Higashioka<\/a> also homered and Josh Jung<\/a> had two hits for the Rangers, who have won six of their last seven games.<\/p>\n

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Travis Bazzana<\/a> was 3-for-4 with a triple and home run and Steven Kwan<\/a> had two hits and a run for the\u00a0Guardians, who have dropped four of their last six games.<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) leads off with a home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) leads off with a home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) throws during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) leads off with a home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) leads off with a home run during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick (77) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) slides in under the tag by Texas Rangers second baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) during the second inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dieb, Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

Peyton Gray (2-0) tossed 1\u2154 innings of scoreless relief. Jacob Latz<\/a> earned his ninth save by working scoreless eighth and ninth innings.<\/p>\n

In the sixth, Texas<\/a> cut the\u00a0Guardians’ lead to 2-1 on Higashioka’s 428-foot shot. With one out, Wyatt Langford<\/a> doubled into the left field corner and scored on Seager’s opposite-field homer for a 3-2 lead.<\/p>\n

Jung followed with a single and Brandon Nimmo<\/a> flied out to right before Cleveland starter Parker Messick<\/a> walked Ezequiel Duran<\/a> to end his outing.\u00a0Guardians\u00a0reliever Matt Festa<\/a> got Joc Pederson<\/a> to roll out to first to end the inning.<\/p>\n

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Jun 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) slides in under the tag of Texas Rangers Shortstop Corey Seager (5) at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cleveland jumped out to a quick lead when Bazzana led off the game with his fourth home run of the season.<\/p>\n

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Rhys Hoskins<\/a> walked to open the second, and after Daniel Schneemann<\/a> lined out, Kwan singled to right. After Austin Hedges<\/a> struck out looking, Kwan stole second and Cleveland had two runners in scoring position with two outs. But Texas starter Kumar Rocker<\/a> induced Brayan Rocchio<\/a>‘s inning-ending groundout.<\/p>\n

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Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iv\u2021n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.<\/p>\n

(Jeff Curry, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iv\u2021n Herrera (48) tags out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.<\/p>\n

(Jeff Curry, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann, left, almost collides with right fielder Angel Martinez as he catches a fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson (not pictured) on April 13, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.<\/p>\n

(Jeff Curry, Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning on April 12, 2026, in Cumberland, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick throws against the Atlanta Braves on April 11, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

(Brett Davis, Brett Davis-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Brett Davis, Brett Davis-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians rookie Juan Brito hits a double for his first career hit during the second inning of his Major League debut against the Kansas City Royals on April 7, 2026, in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

(Nick Cammett, Getty Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez acknowledges the fans after becoming the franchise’s all time leader in games played during a game against the Kansas City Royals on April 6, 2026, in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

(David Dermer, David Dermer-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Cleveland Guardians’ CJ Kayfus celebrates his solo home run with designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2026, in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

(David Richard, David Richard-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) makes a catch in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs.<\/p>\n

(David Richard, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez slides safely into second base during the home opener against the Chicago Cubs, April 3, 2026, in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Daniel Schneemann (10) steals third base during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Gary A. Vasquez, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) reacts after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Mar 29, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) scores a run off an RBI double hit by Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) celegbrates with centerfielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a two-run home run during the tenth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.<\/p>\n

(Stephen Brashear, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Mar 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Stephen Brashear, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)\"\"<\/p>\n

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Mar 26, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

(Steven Bisig, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)<\/p>\n

Bazzana’s line-drive single up the middle got the third underway, and he stole second when Jose Ramirez<\/a> struck out on a full count. Bazzana was stranded when Chase DeLauter<\/a> lined out and Kyle Manzardo<\/a> popped out.<\/p>\n

Kwan lined a two-out double to right-center in the fourth and scored on Hedges’ bloop single to center to put the\u00a0Guardians\u00a0up 2-0.<\/p>\n

Messick (6-2) allowed three runs on five hits, walked one and struck out four in 5\u2154 innings. Rocker gave up two runs on six hits, walked one and fanned five in five innings.<\/p>\n

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The Akron Beacon\u00a0Journal\u00a0sports department can be contacted via email at\u00a0bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.<\/p>\n

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