Maikel Garcia Powers Royals Past Rangers 6-3

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas -- — Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night, June 18, 2025.

Garcia capped Kansas City's four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth.

Garcia's three hits matched a season high, and his four RBI equaled a career best.

The Royals have taken the first two in their three-game set at Texas following an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season.

Kris Bubic (6-4) earned his first win since May 19. He allowed nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing a season-high 101 pitches.

Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth inning for his AL-best 20th save.

Patrick Corbin (4-6) allowed four runs over five innings for the Rangers, who have dropped two straight following a four-game win streak.

Texas opened a 2-0 lead in the first on Wyatt Langford’s RBI double and Adolis García’s run-scoring single. It closed 4-3 in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Josh Jung and Jake Burger.

Sam Haggerty had three hits for the Rangers, matching a career high.

Texas played its second consecutive game without infielder Josh Smith, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring issue.

Key Moment

Lucas Erceg, the second of four Kansas City relievers, got Adolis García to ground into a double play with runners on the corners to end the seventh inning.

Key Stat

Texas was 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base.

Up Next

Kansas City goes for the sweep Thursday afternoon with RHP Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA). Texas will go with a bullpen game.

In summary

In the MLB game on June 18, 2025, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 in Arlington. Maikel Garcia was the key offensive player for the Royals, hitting a three-run homer and driving in a total of four runs. Kris Bubic earned the win for Kansas City, and Carlos Estévez recorded his 20th save. For the Rangers, Patrick Corbin took the loss. Texas had opportunities with runners in scoring position but stranded nine base runners. The Royals' victory marked their second straight win in the series following a six-game losing streak, while the Rangers dropped their second in a row.

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