Kumar Rocker’s rough outing in the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles on August 9 saw him allow six runs over just three innings as the Rangers faced a 7-3 deficit through four innings at Globe Life Field.
The Texas Rangers right-hander gave up seven hits and two home runs while striking out five batters and walking two in his start. Rocker was pulled after three innings, with Jordan Montgomery taking over in relief.
The Orioles’ bats came alive early against Rocker, with Colton Cowser homering in the second inning and Pete Alonso hitting two home runs in the second and fourth innings. Brandon Nimmo also contributed a three-run homer in the third inning, giving Baltimore a commanding lead.
Rocker entered the game with a 4-8 record and a 4.08 ERA this season. The 26-year-old right-hander had shown signs of improvement since the All-Star break but struggled in this series finale to prevent the Rangers from sweeping the three-game set after victories on August 7 and 8.
Sources
- CBS Sports — provided live box score and detailed pitching statistics for Rocker’s performance
- ESPN — confirmed game details and Rangers-Orioles matchup information
