The Texas Rangers erased a two-run deficit and pulled away for a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Ezequiel Duran drove in three runs and homered for Texas, while Dustin May struggled through 4.1 innings in the loss. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run homer for Milwaukee, but the Brewers' bullpen couldn't hold the lead after May departed, dropping the home club to a defeat they had briefly looked capable of avoiding.

Dustin May Falters as Texas Bullpen Locks It Down

May was handed the ball but never found his footing. Over 4.1 innings, he allowed six hits, four earned runs, and three walks while striking out four. Texas did the bulk of its damage against him, and by the time he was pulled, the Rangers had control they would not relinquish. The loss goes on May's ledger.

Grant Anderson took over and gave up one more earned run in two innings, three hits allowed. Bryse Wilson was the one bright spot out of the Milwaukee bullpen — he pitched 2.2 scoreless innings, surrendering just one hit and striking out two, but the damage was already done.

On the Texas side, Kumar Rocker was wild but effective enough in three innings — seven strikeouts, four earned runs allowed on four hits and four walks. The Rangers bullpen took it from there and did not crack. Tyler Alexander threw two scoreless innings without allowing a hit, earning the win. Jacob Latz closed it out with a clean ninth for the save, striking out one and allowing no runs.

Duran and Pederson Carry Texas Offense

Duran was the story for the Rangers. He went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, providing the power surge Texas needed to pull away. Joc Pederson added a solo home run, going 1-for-4 with one RBI. Cody Freeman chipped in two hits and an RBI, and Elías Díaz went 2-for-3 with an RBI as Texas distributed the damage across the lineup.

Sánchez Homer Not Enough for Milwaukee

Milwaukee's offense had its moments. Gary Sánchez connected for a two-run home run, finishing 1-for-3 with two RBI — the Brewers' most productive individual line of the night. Joey Ortiz was active at the plate with two hits in four at-bats, but neither he nor anyone else in the lineup could manufacture enough to keep pace with Texas once the Rangers got rolling.

Turning Point

The metadata confirms Texas came back from a two-run deficit to win, meaning Milwaukee had the lead at some point in this game. But the Brewers could not sustain it. Once May allowed four earned runs and exited in the fifth, the Brewers never reclaimed the lead. The Rangers' bullpen — six pitchers total — combined to allow just two runs after Rocker's exit, shutting Milwaukee down when it mattered most.

Key Performances at a Glance

  • Ezequiel Duran (TEX): 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
  • Joc Pederson (TEX): 1-for-4, HR, 1 RBI
  • Cody Freeman (TEX): 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Elías Díaz (TEX): 2-for-3, 1 RBI
  • Gary Sánchez (MIL): 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
  • Joey Ortiz (MIL): 2-for-4
  • Dustin May (MIL): 4.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K (Loss)
  • Tyler Alexander (TEX): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (Win)
  • Jacob Latz (TEX): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (Save)

What's Next

The Brewers will look to bounce back as the calendar turns into September. Sunday's loss was a winnable game that got away, and the inability to protect a lead will be the focus heading into the next series. For Texas, it was a statement road win — a comeback victory built on power, depth, and a bullpen that held firm when the game was on the line.