ARLINGTON -- Three days ago, Ezequiel Duran was in Wichita, Kan., with the Frisco RoughRiders amid a career year with the Rangers’ Double-A affiliate.

Come Saturday, Duran was making his big league debut in Arlington for the Rangers, having jumped Triple-A. And on Sunday, Texas’ No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline logged his first two big league hits, the second of which was a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning that gave the Rangers a one-run lead.

The rookie joined Adolis García, Marcus Semien and Mitch Garver in Texas' homer party, but the team went on to lose, 6-5, in 10 innings to Seattle at Globe Life Field.

Duran, who legged out an infield single for his first hit in the second, turned on a 100 mph fastball on the inside corner from Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the seventh, driving it a Statcast-projected 402 feet into the left-field stands and giving the Rangers a 3-2 lead. He trotted around the bases like a seasoned veteran, before stutter-stepping onto home plate with a smile on his face.

“It’s a cool moment,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “I wish it would have been the game-winner, but that’s baseball. But it’s obviously a great moment for him, for sure.”

It’s what the Rangers expected from Duran, who is MLB Pipeline’s No. 75 overall prospect. But there was still some uncertainty, considering they were calling him up directly from Double-A. It was a necessary move, with both utility man Brad Miller and third baseman Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list and Duran already on the 40-man roster.

A slash line of .317/.365/.574 in 45 Double-A games was enough to get Duran called up in a pinch. He then dispelled any perceived hesitancy on Sunday, going 2-for-4 after an 0-for-3 debut the day prior.

“I was super excited,” Duran said through interpreter Raul Cardenas. “On the inside, I was waiting for that moment. I never really think about stuff like [winning the game]. I just go up here with an approach to try to make good contact. Every time I go up to bat, I’m looking for that fastball, and I was ready for it.”

Duran is the third prospect acquired in last year’s Trade Deadline deal that sent Joey Gallo to the Yankees to make his big league debut. Smith did so on Monday, while pitcher Glenn Otto broke into the Majors last August and has been a staple in the Rangers’ rotation this season.

Woodward has emphasized that Duran plays with no fear, whether that’s in the batter's box, in the field or on the basepaths. Duran has confirmed that evaluation so far.

While Duran said he was nervous when he initially got the call, it all went away as soon as he stepped onto the field.

“Everything just came back to normal and I was being myself,” Duran said. “I just want to thank God for the opportunity that allows me to be here. It's a great moment for me. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. I just want to enjoy myself and continue working hard. ... I want to thank the team for the opportunity, and I want to do the best I can and try to stay.”