Joc Pederson is starting to better resemble the batter the Texas Rangers signed last year, but there is still room to improve.

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday to earn a split of their four-game series. Nick Kurtz blooped a three-run double that Wyatt Langford couldn't chase down in left field to give the Athletics a 6-5 lead with two outs in the eighth. Jake Burger and Josh Jung singled to start the ninth against Justin Sterner (0-2).

The Texas Rangers head to Sacramento with a winning record and a share of the lead in the AL West. But there are concerns.

Joc Pederson is so pumped to end his hitless streak to start 2026, even though the Rangers lost their Sunday night game eventually.

Texas didn't have this work out very well.

Joc Pederson homers as Texas Rangers put a bow on Spring Training games, beating Kansas City Royals 4-1.

Joc Pederson’s slow spring has raised concerns, but the Rangers believe his track record points to a potential bounce-back season.

The Texas Rangers are keeping an eye on Joc Pederson, who hasn't had a good spring after an awful 2025 season.

Designated hitter Joc Pederson hopes to put up better numbers for Texas Rangers in 2026.