Leiter's debut a mixed bag
Jack Leiter struck out the first MLB batter he faced but struggled during two big innings in the series finale.
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— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 18, 2024
Rangers No. 7 prospect Jack Leiter strikes out the first batter he faces in his Major League debut
Marcus Semien leads off the game with a home run to left field, giving the Rangers a 1-0 lead over the Tigers
Jonah Heim rips a two-run home run to right field, increasing the Rangers' lead to 4-0 in the 2nd inning
Adolis García gives the Rangers a 5-4 lead with a solo home run to left-center field in the top of the 3rd
Corey Seager's grounder results in the go-ahead run scoring as the Rangers take an 8-7 lead in the top of the 8th
Wyatt Langford rips an RBI double down the left-field line to extend the Rangers' lead to 2-0 in the top of the 2nd
Jack Leiter strikes out three batters in 3 2/3 innings of work in his MLB debut against the Tigers
Marcus Semien scores on a sacrifice fly by Evan Carter to give the Rangers a 7-4 lead in the top of the 4th
Pitch diagrams and the data behind Jack Leiter's pitches
The Rangers score a run on an error after Ezequiel Duran is ruled safe at first following a review in the top of the 3rd