The Texas Rangers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 in a nine-inning fight at Chase Field on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Corey Seager drove in three runs and homered for Texas, while Nolan Arenado did the same for Arizona — but it wasn't enough, as Cal Quantrill outdueled Eduardo Rodriguez in a game decided by a single run. The loss stings for a D-backs club that battled back repeatedly but couldn't complete the comeback when it mattered most.

Arenado, Moreno Power Arizona Offense in 7-6 Loss to Texas Rangers

Arizona's bats were genuinely alive Sunday. Geraldo Perdomo went 3-for-4, providing consistent table-setting throughout the lineup. Nolan Arenado delivered the biggest blow of the night for the home side — a home run with 2-RBI on the night, finishing 2-for-4 with three RBI total. Gabriel Moreno added a solo shot in his 1-for-5 effort, and Lars Nootbaar contributed a 2-for-3 performance at the top of the order. Six runs on the board should win a lot of baseball games. Sunday was not one of those nights.

Eduardo Rodriguez Takes the Loss Despite Seven Strikeouts

Eduardo Rodriguez was not sharp enough to hold Texas down. He went 5.1 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk. Seven punchouts is a solid line, but 8 hits in just over five innings gave Texas too many opportunities, and the Rangers converted. Rodriguez is tagged with the loss.

The bullpen held its own after that. Taylor Clarke worked 1.2 innings allowing 1 earned run. Dennis Santana tossed a clean inning. Rookie arm Brandyn Garcia closed things out with a scoreless ninth, striking out one — but by then the deficit was set.

Corey Seager Was the Difference for Texas

On the other side, Corey Seager was the story of the night. The Rangers shortstop went 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBI, doing the most damage when Texas needed it. Josh Jung added 2 hits and an RBI, and Brandon Nimmo chipped in 2 hits and an RBI of his own. Texas spread the damage around enough to give Cal Quantrill a cushion to work with.

Quantrill was efficient and effective. He went a full six innings, allowing just 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 4 strikeouts and zero walks — a clean, professional outing. Tyler Alexander gave up 2 earned runs in relief, briefly making things interesting, but Jacob Latz — despite allowing 3 hits, 2 earned runs, and a walk in the ninth — held on to close it out and earn the save.

Turning Point: Rangers Bullpen Survives a Late Arizona Surge

Arizona made it uncomfortable late. The D-backs pushed runs across and kept the margin within reach, but the ninth inning proved to be one run short of the miracle finish the Chase Field crowd was pushing for. Latz was hittable — 3 hits and a walk — but Texas escaped. That's the difference between a heartbreaker and a comeback win, and Sunday belonged to the heartbreaker category.

Key Performances at a Glance

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Nolan Arenado: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Geraldo Perdomo: 3-for-4
  • Gabriel Moreno: 1-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Lars Nootbaar: 2-for-3
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (L): 5.1 IP, 7 K, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 BB

Texas Rangers

  • Corey Seager: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Josh Jung: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Brandon Nimmo: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Cal Quantrill (W): 6.0 IP, 4 K, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB
  • Jacob Latz (SV): 1.0 IP, 1 K, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB

What's Next for the Diamondbacks

Arizona drops this one at home and will need to regroup quickly. The D-backs had the firepower Sunday — six runs, multiple extra-base hits, contributions up and down the lineup — but the pitching couldn't quite match it. The focus now shifts to the next series as the 2026 regular season continues to wind toward its conclusion.