Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 19-21, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Globe Life Field.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. A 3-run win last night helps the cause. On the other hand, getting outscored by 8 is dragging the score south.
Rangers Game on May 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.15 ERA) vs Michael Soroka (4-2, 4.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Evan Carter went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Josh Jung went 3-4.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
|
21 | 19 | .525 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
19 | 21 | .475 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
16 | 25 | .390 | 5.5 | L2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .331 | .907 | 20 | |
| 7 | .193 | .679 | 19 | |
| 2 | .286 | .810 | 13 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.62 | 0.92 | 44.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.15 | 1.17 | 47.2 | |
| 1-3 | 4.85 | 1.41 | 42.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 4.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
Jack Leiter's struggles continue to plague the Texas Rangers, who are now 19-21 after a solid 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by Jacob deGrom's vintage performance of seven scoreless innings and ten strikeouts. Despite the win, the Rangers' offense still grapples with consistency, failing to produce hits with runners in scoring position yet again. Meanwhile, Kumar Rocker's inability to pitch deep into games is putting additional stress on a weary bullpen, making fans question his role moving forward. The club's recent performance is a mixed bag, a win at home is vital, but with Leiter's stagnation and Rocker's challenges, it's clear that the path to sustained success remains complicated.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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