Texas Rangers Daily Update
The Texas Rangers are 70-73, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-6 at Globe Life Field. Today they play the Tampa Bay Rays at 02:35 PM EDT on Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Rays.TV.
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Neither here nor there. The 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. But a +8 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Rangers Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (8-10, 4.31 ERA) vs Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.21 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Rays.TV |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers dropped one to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-6 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Evan Carter went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Joc Pederson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
73 | 70 | .510 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
70 | 73 | .490 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 77 | .462 | 7.0 | L3 |
|
Athletics
|
|
57 | 86 | .399 | 16.0 | W4 |
|
Angels
|
|
54 | 88 | .380 | 18.5 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
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Postseason Picture
Rangers are 70–73, 3 games behind the Astros in the AL West.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .237 | .722 | 79 | |
| 17 | .274 | .789 | 77 | |
| 25 | .235 | .813 | 50 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 1.88 | 0.77 | 62.1 | |
| 3-3 | 3.04 | 1.48 | 53.1 | |
| 10-9 | 3.96 | 1.12 | 143.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers' hopes of a September resurgence took another hit with a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their third consecutive defeat. The team appeared to be in familiar territory, chasing a win that slipped away in extra innings when a decision to intentionally walk Yandy Diaz backfired spectacularly, allowing Jonathan Aranda to launch a three-run homer. This latest setback drops the Rangers' record to 70-73, and with their playoff window rapidly closing, each loss stings more than the last. Cal Quantrill's emergence as the team's ace may offer a glimmer of hope for the future, but it’s hard to ignore the growing urgency as the franchise grapples with what this season's disappointing finish means for the offseason ahead.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 09/08 |
@ Seattle Mariners
|
9:40 PM |
| Wed 09/09 |
@ Seattle Mariners
|
4:10 PM |
| Thu 09/10 |
@ Seattle Mariners
|
4:10 PM |
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