ARLINGTON -- “Go Go Power Rangers” -- the theme song to the 90s hit show Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers -- echoed throughout Globe Life Field as the Rangers defense went back out to take the field for the third inning.
Power was exactly what the Rangers needed. It was provided in full force.
Entering Monday, Mariners starter George Kirby had allowed just 11 runs to the Rangers in 12 career starts across 74 1/3 innings. He had only allowed four home runs during his reign of terror.
Through three innings against Kirby on Monday, three Rangers had taken him deep for four home runs to double that total: Joc Pederson twice, with Ezequiel Duran and Jake Burger adding their own as Texas rolled to a 7-3 win over Seattle.
With Monday’s win, the Rangers secure a series victory over Mariners and finish 5-1 against them at Globe Life Field. They also would be 7-3 against them this season, clinching a season series victory for just the second time this decade (9-4 in 2023).
The Rangers extended their division lead over the Mariners to 2 1/2 games. An Astros loss in Anaheim on Monday night would mark Texas’ largest division lead of 2026.