Kiner-Falefa’s career-high 4 RBIs lift Rangers over Jays 8-5
ARLINGTON, Texas — Hitting has taken something of a backseat for Isiah Kiner-Falefa as he works at being a full-time catcher for the first time in his professional baseball career. So a night like Saturday was a welcome reward.
Kiner-Falefa hit a bases-loaded triple during a four-run second inning and drove in a career-high four to lift the Texas Rangers over the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5.
“I’m seeing the results pay off a little bit,” said Kiner-Falefa, who was converted from a middle infielder as a rookie last season with Texas. “But I still have a long ways to go. Especially when you’re working so hard, you want to see small victories. And today was a big one for me.”
The Rangers ended a three-game skid by scoring eight runs in the first three innings. Lance Lynn (4-2) won for the fourth time in five starts despite allowing five runs in six innings. He walked five, struck out three and threw two wild pitches.