Pederson, who joined Texas on a $37 million, two-year contract during free agency in December, went 0-for-4 -- beginning with a first-inning strikeout with the bases loaded. He batted fifth as the designated hitter for Texas, which beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1 to sweep the three-game series and run its winning streak to six.

Joc Pederson eyes a Sunday return to the Texas Rangers after rehab games with Frisco as the club will gear up to try to make a playoff push.