Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 35-37, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost to the Minnesota Twins 2-4 at Globe Life Field.
Tough week to look at. Opponents have them by 10 runs this week. Compounding things, last night's 2-run loss is fresh and it shows.
Rangers Game on June 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kumar Rocker (2-5, 3.56 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (2-4, 5.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost to the Minnesota Twins 2-4 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Joc Pederson went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
37 | 36 | .507 | L2 | |
|
Athletics
|
|
36 | 36 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
35 | 37 | .486 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
33 | 41 | .446 | 4.5 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
29 | 44 | .397 | 8.0 | L2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .247 | .740 | 42 | |
| 8 | .302 | .818 | 30 | |
| 4 | .281 | .761 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1.62 | 0.60 | 33.1 | |
| 5-4 | 3.17 | 0.99 | 76.2 | |
| 1-1 | 1.84 | 0.82 | 29.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers stumbled to a frustrating 4-2 loss against the Minnesota Twins, dropping their record to 35-37 and yet again falling below .500. Adding to the disappointment, Corey Seager has been placed on the concussion-related injured list, a setback that compounds the team's injury woes at a critical moment. With Seager sidelined, the Rangers will rely on Josh Smith, freshly activated from the IL, to help fill the gap in a lineup already feeling the strain of injuries. MacKenzie Gore showcased his potential with ten strikeouts over seven innings, but two costly home runs turned a great performance into another missed opportunity. The Rangers need to regroup quickly as they face a challenging stretch ahead, hoping to turn their lukewarm momentum into something hotter.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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