Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 25-31, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the Houston Astros 1-5 at Globe Life Field.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. Only 1 of the last 7 in the win column. Pair that with lost by 4 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Rangers Game on May 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (3-4, 4.42 ERA) vs Stephen Kolek (3-0, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | CW33, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the Houston Astros 1-5 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Josh Jung went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
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28 | 29 | .491 | W3 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
27 | 29 | .482 | 0.5 | L3 |
|
Astros
|
|
26 | 32 | .448 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Rangers
|
|
25 | 31 | .446 | 2.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
22 | 35 | .386 | 6.0 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .230 | .696 | 36 | |
| 6 | .307 | .839 | 22 | |
| 4 | .285 | .794 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.16 | 0.60 | 25.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.77 | 1.01 | 59.2 | |
| 5-6 | 3.93 | 1.11 | 68.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 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, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers' struggles continued as they fell to the Houston Astros 5-1, marking a disheartening week that has seen them lose five of their last seven games. Nathan Eovaldi couldn't find his footing, giving up two homers in the first inning, a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift. With a record of 25-31, frustration is boiling over among fans, spilling onto local media as offensive production remains a major issue. Joc Pederson and Alejandro Osuna are trying to generate some spark, but the team needs more than just a few hot bats to break out of this slump. Meanwhile, the looming MLB salary floor could give ownership another excuse to cut costs, adding to the mounting concerns for a fanbase desperate for a turnaround.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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