Dillon Dingler's 3-run homer, Keider Montero's efficient start help Tigers beat Rangers 5-1

DETROIT (AP) — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday night.

Dingler's sixth longball of the season was a 443-foot shot to left in the first inning off Kumar Rocker (1-2). Kevin McGonigle and Gleyber Torres each had RBI singles in the second for the Tigers.

Montero (2-2) worked 6 2/3 innings and needed just 85 pitches in his longest start this season. He allowed Jake Burger's homer in the fourth among five hits, walked two and struck out two.

Drew Anderson got the final seven outs.

Rocker was done after two innings, allowing five runs on six hits and throwing 43 pitches in his shortest outing of 2026.

Wenceel Pérez and McGonigle stole bases against Rocker in the second. Pérez swiped another bag in the eighth as the Tigers stole four bases in a game for the first time since May 28, 2023.

RHP Jack Leiter (1-2, 5.17 ERA) takes the mound for the Rangers in Sunday night's rubber game. The Tigers had not announced a starter.

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Detroit Tigers' Jace Jung hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers second baseman Hao-Yu Lee throws to first base to complete a double play as Texas Rangers' Josh Smith (8) slides late into second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

From left to right, Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler celebrates after his three-run home run with Riley Greene and Colt Keith as Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

ATLANTA (AP) — Saba Lobjanidze scored a goal in each half and Atlanta United rallied to beat CF Montreal 3-1 on Saturday night.

Matty Longstaff took a pass from Prince Owusu and scored in the 6th minute to put Montreal (3-7-0) on top early. It was Longstaff's second goal of the season and his fourth in 67 career appearances. Owusu collected his fourth assist, one off his career high set last season.

Lobjanidze used assists from Alexey Miranchuk and Pedro Amador in the 41st minute to score and pull Atlanta United (3-7-1) even. Lobjanidze failed to score in 33 appearances last season. He had 12 goals through his first 39 matches with the club.

Miranchuk set up Emmanuel Latte Lath for his second goal of the campaign six minutes into stoppage time for a 2-1 lead at halftime. Miranchuk's assists were his first two of the season, while Latte Lath scored for the ninth time in 41 career matches.

Lobjanidze scored five minutes into the second half for a two-goal advantage. Eighteen-year-old rookie midfielder Cooper Sanchez notched his third assist.

Lucas Hoyos had four saves in his 10th start for Atlanta United in his first season in the league.

Thomas Gillier stopped two shots for Montreal in his 17th career start.

Atlanta United improves to 9-5-5 in the all-time series with Montreal, including a 7-1-1 record at home.

Montreal: Hosts Orlando City on Saturday.

Atlanta: Hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

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Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze, left, celebrates with midfielder Cooper Sanchez, right after their team defeated CF Montreal in an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

CF Montreal forward Olger Escobar (29) battles against Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

CF Montreal goalkeeper Thomas Gillier (31) reacts after colliding with Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

CF Montreal defender Luca Petrasso (13) batles against Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

CF Montreal defender Efrain Morales (24) controls the ball against Atlanta United forward Saba Lobjanidze, center left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)