30-31 – Pederson powers Rangers to fifth win in a row in St. Louis

Jun 2, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (3) reacts after hitting a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers scored seven runs but the St. Louis Cardinals scored four runs.

Player of the Game: Kyle Higashioka had three hits tonight so kudos to him for bringing some productive to the bottom of the order from the catcher position but it’s Pederson who doubled twice and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead and eventual winning run with an RBI single in the top of the ninth.

class="has-text-align-none">The Rangers tacked on two more insurance runs in the inning to pick up the win and thwart a would-be come back attempt from the Cardinals after rallying from a 2-0 deficit themselves early on in this one.

class="has-text-align-none">Up Next: The Rangers and Cardinals close out this series with Texas eyeing a second straight sweep. LHP MacKenzie Gore set to make the start for Texas in the finale against RHP Andre Pallante for St. Louis.

class="has-text-align-none">The Wednesday evening first pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 6:45 pm CDT and you can catch it on the Rangers Sports Network.