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Nimmo delivers go-ahead, 2-run single in 6th inning and drives in 3 as Rangers edge Braves
By KXAS at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams.
Texas left-hander MacKenzie Gore (6-8) gave up a two-run homer to Eli White in Atlanta’s four-run seco...
Key takeaway Texas left-hander MacKenzie Gore (6-8) gave up a two-run homer to Eli White in Atlanta’s four-run second inning and another homer to Michael Harris II the following inning.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The Rangers' comeback win over the Braves has significant implications for the team's standing in the league, and local fans are likely eager to see how this momentum carries over into the final game of the series on Sunday. With the Rangers set to face off against Braves RHP Grant Holmes, the team will need to maintain their strong offense to secure a series win. The return of RHP Nate Eovaldi, who has been out with an illness, could provide a much-needed boost to the team's pitching rotation. As the Rangers look to build on their current success, local fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs in the upcoming game, and whether they can continue to hold their position as a first-place team. A win on Sunday would be a significant confidence builder for the Rangers, and would likely generate excitement among local fans.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams.
Texas left-hander MacKenzie Gore (6-8) gave up a two-run homer to Eli White in Atlanta’s four-run seco...
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