The Rangers’ number-three prospect is making headlines right now! The reason? The 24-year-old Jack Leiter produced one of the best starts of his MLB career. And as everyone expected, things went exactly the same way. The Texas Rangers recorded a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. More importantly, Leiter delivered everything that the Rangers were expecting from him. But there’s something that became a talking point during the game. Any guesses?
Well, during the game, the Rangers’ starting pitcher was hit in the groin by the ball thrown by their catcher, Jonah Heim. Painful yet hilarious, isn’t it? Rightfully so! And Garrett Crochet’s face was all you needed to see to know exactly how he felt. However, that didn’t stop Leiter from allowing just one run over the five innings during his first major league win. So, let’s delve deeper into what actually happened.
Leiter became the center of discussion due to a funny incident that took place on Friday. He was hit on his family jewel by a toss from Heim during the second inning of the game. No one could stop laughing at the incident, but Crotchet’s reaction was the best. MLB analyst Tyler Milliken posted a short clip of the incident on his X handle, stating, “Garrett Crotchet’s reaction says it all.” It’s true, considering the way he barely managed to hide his laughter with his hands.
Garrett Crochet’s reaction says it all. pic.twitter.com/dabLwmUuQI
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) March 29, 2025
However, it wasn’t anything serious, and Leiter continued playing. But watching Crochet lose it was pure fun to watch, bringing such humour to the game indicating that America’s favorite pastime is back. And perhaps now, Leiter will remember his first major league win for a long time. Amid Leiter’s below-the-belt moment, his performance caught everyone’s attention. His pitching was much better and more diverse than a year ago, allowing him to strike out one of the Red Sox’s best hitters, Rafael Devers. Leiter pitched five innings, giving up just a single run and one walk—what more can the Rangers ask from him, right?
Absolutely! However, the Rangers’ win over the Red Sox wasn’t solely due to his performance but also because of how Heim complemented his pitching. Let’s take a look at how it happened.
Jack Leiter and Jonah Heim turn the Rangers into a powerful force
Amidst the humorous incident that transpired during the game, two names stood out. In addition to capturing the audience’s interest, their on-field performance and abilities showed that the Rangers are determined to make an impression this season. Leiter, the Rangers’ number three prospect, allowed just one run over five innings. He also struck out four and issued only a walk. That’s quite impressive for a rookie, isn’t it?
Absolutely! But what makes it even better is that Leiter had full support from Heim. The catcher hit two solo home runs, putting Texas in a commanding position with a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning. He managed to pull the pitch, and sent it over the right field, that too against an All-Star, Tanner Houck. Heim even praised his teammate, highlighting that Leiter has been throwing strikes, which made all the difference. For his 29 four-seamers, Leiter averaged 97.8 mph, marking the highest average velocity for a ball in play over the past 10 major league games.
So, there’s plenty of hope among the fans and the Texas Rangers’ manager, Bruce Bochy, who are eager to see their team make it big this season. Do you think they’ll reach the playoffs? Let us know in the comments below.
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