Marcus Semien is a prime example of the old adage that the best ability is availability. In the seven full seasons since 2018, the 34-year old Cal alum and Texa

Semien — nearly two hours after he was struck in the face by a fastball — hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to clinch the Rangers’ 6-5 win vs. the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. His hit secured a fifth-straight victory for the Rangers and extended a four-series win streak that dates back to before the All-Star break.

Marcus Semien is the Rangers’ own personal Iron Man. It's been that way since he signed with Texas ahead of the 2022 season. He doesn't take days off, he doesn’t come out of games. He’s been the most consistent figure in this era of the Texas Rangers.

Things could have gone worse for Rocker in the early goings had Adolis Garcia not whipped out the hose and tossed out a runner at home to end a 30+ pitch first inning for the rookie hurler. The Braves also scored a run in the second inning, another struggle-filled inning for Rocker.

The three hitters that have occupied the heart of the Rangers’ lineup for years did something they hadn't done many times before Tuesday.