Texas Rangers defeat Detroit Tigers 10-4 as Nathan Eovaldi carries no-hitter into fifth

The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on July 2, 2026, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, issuing only one walk and recording nine strikeouts before leaving after five-plus innings with a 5-3 lead. Solo home runs from Elias Díaz, Josh Smith (his first career pinch‑hit homer) and Evan Carter helped Texas extend the margin.

Detroit responded with a solo shot by Colt Keith and a two‑run homer by Hao‑Yu Lee, but the Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits and earned their seventh win in eight games. The loss ended Detroit’s club‑record 35‑game stretch of allowing four runs or fewer. The series pauses on Friday for a FIFA World Cup match at the nearby Dallas Cowboys stadium.