Texas Rangers rout Colorado Rockies 10-0 in Denver

The Texas Rangers defeated the Colorado Rockies 10‑0 on Tuesday night in Denver. Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker worked a career‑high 7 2/3 innings, allowing no runs and striking out seven on 103 pitches. Rocker entered in the second inning and retired 14 of the next 15 batters before exiting with two outs in the ninth.

Brandon Nimmo hit a two‑run homer, and Texas collected 16 hits, highlighted by Joc Pederson’s four‑hit performance. Shortstop Ezequiel Duran added two doubles and a single, bringing his hit total to six over the series. The Rockies’ only runs came early, with Sammy Peralta giving up two runs in his debut before being pulled. Center fielder Brenton Doyle left the game after an injury on a diving play.

The game was played in chilly, overcast conditions with temperatures in the 40s‑50s. The Rangers will finish the series on Wednesday against Rockies left‑hander Kyle Freeland.