Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 55-57, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost to the Houston Astros 3-7 at Daikin Park.
Rough stretch. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. And a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Rangers Game on August 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Logan Webb (6-7, 3.93 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost to the Houston Astros 3-7 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Nimmo went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
58 | 55 | .513 | W6 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
55 | 57 | .491 | 2.5 | L5 |
|
Mariners
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 67 | .402 | 12.5 | L5 |
|
Angels
|
|
43 | 69 | .384 | 14.5 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .237 | .718 | 66 | |
| 20 | .253 | .850 | 42 | |
| 12 | .266 | .757 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.80 | 0.66 | 50.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.66 | 1.43 | 40.2 | |
| 7-7 | 3.96 | 1.14 | 113.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers are reeling after being swept by the Houston Astros, culminating in a disheartening 7-3 loss that marks their fifth consecutive defeat. With a record of 55-57, the Rangers have slipped to 2.5 games behind their rivals, and the whispers of a potential fire sale grow louder as the trade deadline looms. Kumar Rocker's struggles on the mound, coupled with a lackluster offense that barely found its footing against a pitcher with a 5.72 ERA from last season, highlight the troubling state of the team. As the front office weighs its options, eyes are on potential trades aimed at bolstering a shaky bullpen and addressing other pressing needs. Fans are left to wonder if this weekend's sweep signifies a turning point for the franchise or a precursor to a much-needed overhaul.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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