Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 78-77, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 at Globe Life Field.
Pretty straightforward. Moved into first. That's a big deal for the score. Also helping: going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Rangers Game on September 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob deGrom (11-9, 3.79 ERA) vs Spencer Miles (6-2, 2.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, TVA Sports |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Josh Jung went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
78 | 77 | .503 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
77 | 78 | .497 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
72 | 83 | .465 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
61 | 94 | .394 | 17.0 | L5 |
|
Angels
|
|
60 | 95 | .387 | 18.0 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .232 | .729 | 86 | |
| 17 | .266 | .758 | 83 | |
| 26 | .235 | .816 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 2.08 | 0.81 | 69.1 | |
| 2-0 | 2.73 | 1.18 | 26.1 | |
| 11-9 | 3.79 | 1.07 | 154.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers are riding high after a dominant 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, pushing their record to 78-77 and giving them a crucial edge in the AL West race. Cal Quantrill's early exit due to right lat tightness raises alarms, especially as his fastball dipped to 87.8 mph, well below his usual velocity. On a brighter note, Corey Seager has officially returned to his superstar form, offering a much-needed boost to a lineup that has finally found its rhythm, scoring early and often in recent games. As they approach the season's final stretch, the Rangers face tough decisions regarding Joc Pederson’s return, weighing his eagerness to play through injury against the potential of better options at DH. With momentum building and the playoffs in sight, every game counts.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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