Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 70-72, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-7 at Globe Life Field.
The definition of lukewarm. Plus-9 in run differential this stretch. And 5.7 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Rangers Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob deGrom (10-9, 4.00 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Rays.TV |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-7 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ezequiel Duran went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Elias Díaz went 1-3 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
73 | 69 | .514 | W3 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
70 | 72 | .493 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
66 | 76 | .465 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
56 | 86 | .394 | 17.0 | W3 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 88 | .376 | 19.5 | L3 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .237 | .724 | 79 | |
| 17 | .276 | .796 | 77 | |
| 24 | .235 | .806 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.63 | 0.74 | 60.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.04 | 1.48 | 53.1 | |
| 10-9 | 4.00 | 1.13 | 137.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .455 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 fell short in a heartbreaker, losing 7-6 to the Tampa Bay Rays despite a valiant effort that included a grand slam from Yandy Diaz. This loss highlights troubling trends, as the Rangers struggle to convert promising offensive bursts into wins, a reality reinforced by Evan Carter's continued struggles at the plate. Nick Martinez and Kumar Rocker faced an uphill battle against a formidable Rays lineup, as the team’s pitching depth remains in question. With the Angels under new ownership, the AL West could get even tougher, putting more pressure on a Rangers squad that must find a way to bounce back and secure their playoff hopes. As the season winds down, fans are left hoping for a late-season surge amidst the uncertainty.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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