Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 69-71, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were blown out by the Athletics 2-9 at Globe Life Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. Last night's loss by 7 drags the score down. Also weighing on the score: getting outscored by 7 is dragging the score south.
Rangers Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cal Quantrill (6-5, 3.01 ERA) vs Shane McClanahan (10-6, 3.19 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Rays.TV |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were blown out by the Athletics 2-9 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Justin Foscue went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ezequiel Duran went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
71 | 69 | .507 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
69 | 71 | .493 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 74 | .471 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
54 | 86 | .386 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 87 | .379 | 18.0 | L2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .234 | .718 | 78 | |
| 16 | .276 | .791 | 75 | |
| 24 | .235 | .811 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.63 | 0.74 | 60.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.92 | 1.43 | 52.1 | |
| 10-9 | 4.00 | 1.13 | 137.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 7 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers stumbled in a 9-2 loss to the Athletics, missing out on an opportunity to sweep and return to .500, a painful reminder of their inconsistency this season. After a promising start, the Rangers' pitching imploded, allowing five unanswered home runs and confirming their struggles with a 6.0 ERA over the last week. The bright spot? Trevor Williams joins the roster just in time for a playoff push, showcasing the Rangers' commitment to strengthening their bullpen during a crucial stretch. Despite a recent three-game win streak, this crushing defeat leaves the team at 69-71, teetering on the brink of a lost season. With aspirations of postseason play still flickering, the Rangers must regroup against the best, starting with the formidable Rays.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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