The game was decided in the first inning. Texas scored four runs before Kansas City recorded an out, building an insurmountable lead that carried them to a 6-3 victory at Globe Life Field.
Jack Leiter dominated from the mound, striking out 10 batters over 5.2 scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and two walks. The right-hander earned his third win of the season, carrying a 4.34 ERA.
The Rangers' first-inning explosion began when Ezequiel Duran tripled to left, scoring Jung and Burger. Alejandro Osuna followed with an RBI single to right, bringing Duran home. Kyle Higashioka capped the rally with a double to center, plating Osuna for a 4-0 advantage.
Michael Wacha absorbed the loss for Kansas City, surrendering six runs on eight hits over five innings. The veteran right-hander walked four and struck out five, falling to 4-3 with a 3.23 ERA. Michael Massey provided the Royals' lone offensive highlight, homering in the eighth inning to score Collins and cut the deficit to 6-3.
Texas extended their winning streak to two games and improved to 27-31. Kansas City's losing streak reached five games as they fell to 22-36. Jake Burger sits two home runs away from 100 career homers, while Michael Wacha is 19 strikeouts from reaching 1,500 for his career.